University of Montana-Western: Rankings

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The University of Montana-Western ranked 1415th in the United States, 5378th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 21 research topics. The University of Montana-Western ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 312 academic publications and 6,432 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5378 of 14,131 In the World
#1499 of 2,597 In North America
#1415 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 12 In Montana
#5368 of 6,639 For Sociology
#5504 of 6,056 For Paleontology
#5552 of 6,670 For Law
#4780 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#5906 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1392nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 6056th in the World with 174 publications made and 2,943 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1392 of 1,763 In the United States
#1475 of 1,854 In North America
#6056 of 7,088 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 6
1994 1 5
1995 0 7
1996 0 8
1997 2 7
1998 4 8
1999 5 17
2000 5 28
2001 3 31
2002 3 38
2003 3 53
2004 6 54
2005 3 52
2006 5 72
2007 1 75
2008 5 92
2009 1 89
2010 5 79
2011 4 83
2012 9 101
2013 4 125
2014 11 184
2015 6 188
2016 3 185
2017 6 211
2018 5 169
2019 5 219
2020 10 196
2021 10 213
2022 5 166
2023 11 215
2024 7 200
2025 2 157

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sociology 1258 1335 5368
Law 1296 1374 5552
Political Science 1331 1410 5747
History 1360 1445 5905
Philosophy 1457 1544 6227

Environmental Science rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1228th for Environmental Science in the United States and 5902nd in the World with 160 publications made and 3,645 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1228 of 1,637 In the United States
#1306 of 1,727 In North America
#5902 of 6,888 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 2 8
1994 0 1
1995 0 3
1996 0 9
1997 2 5
1998 2 4
1999 4 10
2000 2 24
2001 1 21
2002 5 29
2003 2 35
2004 4 44
2005 4 50
2006 4 72
2007 3 79
2008 3 85
2009 4 101
2010 3 97
2011 3 79
2012 4 131
2013 6 142
2014 8 167
2015 11 184
2016 6 177
2017 10 185
2018 3 181
2019 8 222
2020 9 212
2021 5 246
2022 10 216
2023 12 234
2024 2 178
2025 1 167

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1133 1208 5504
Geology 1144 1220 5629
Geography and Cartography 1216 1295 5804
Ecology 1214 1292 5871

Biology rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1320th for Biology in the United States and 6055th in the World with 129 publications made and 4,058 citations received. Main research topic: Paleontology.

Biology ranking Location
#1320 of 1,612 In the United States
#1397 of 1,701 In North America
#6055 of 6,841 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 2 8
1994 0 4
1995 0 3
1996 0 12
1997 2 6
1998 1 5
1999 7 15
2000 3 36
2001 3 43
2002 2 59
2003 1 72
2004 3 93
2005 3 92
2006 2 107
2007 2 102
2008 1 114
2009 3 126
2010 3 129
2011 1 105
2012 5 140
2013 5 169
2014 5 210
2015 10 224
2016 4 200
2017 6 215
2018 3 202
2019 10 237
2020 5 236
2021 7 247
2022 2 201
2023 7 224
2024 3 177
2025 1 144

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1133 1208 5504

Physics rankings

The University of Montana-Western ranked 1243rd for Physics in the United States and 5947th in the World with 98 publications made and 1,375 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1243 of 1,537 In the United States
#1320 of 1,623 In North America
#5947 of 6,729 In the World

University of Montana-Western
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 1 2
1994 0 0
1995 0 3
1996 1 7
1997 1 1
1998 1 5
1999 1 3
2000 1 4
2001 5 9
2002 4 24
2003 4 23
2004 4 33
2005 4 31
2006 4 60
2007 2 71
2008 3 44
2009 2 60
2010 4 63
2011 2 64
2012 2 95
2013 3 118
2014 3 111
2015 3 89
2016 1 90
2017 6 90
2018 1 104
2019 4 119
2020 2 110
2021 2 132
2022 4 111
2023 10 116
2024 2 92
2025 1 77

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Montana-Western in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 1211 1287 5832

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of Montana-Western

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Economics 1202 1279 5529
Psychology 1329 1407 5744
Mathematics 1212 1288 5753
Medicine 1317 1391 5834
Engineering 1294 1372 6132
Chemistry 1336 1414 6180
Computer Science 1374 1453 6201