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University of Montana - Western

#3 in Top Public Universities in Montana
  • 4 Year
  • Dillon, MT
  • 256 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Montana - Western is an above-average public university located in Dillon, Montana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,230 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Montana - Western acceptance rate is 61%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Equine Studies. Graduating 43% of students, Montana - Western alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,000.
    About University of Montana - Western...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Frontier Conference
    Address
    710 S. Atlantic Street
    Dillon, MT 59725
    Website
    w.umwestern.edu

    University of Montana - Western Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    61%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    970-1140
    ACT Range
    16-22
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,305/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,497/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.16 responses
    68%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.19 responses
    74%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.19 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      108 Graduates
    • Business
      63 Graduates
    • Equine Studies
      55 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      47 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      31 Graduates
    • Education
      28 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      27 Graduates
    • Biology
      16 Graduates
    • Natural Resources Conservation and Management
      7 Graduates
    • Psychology
      7 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,230Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    308
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    36%
    Varsity Athletes
    21%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Adventuresome
      36%
    • Wilderness-loving equestrian teacher white people.
      36%
    • Diverse
      18%
    • Outgoing and Friendly
      9%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    77%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.30 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 12 responses
    Report
    • Individualized to each person with block schedule
      67%
    • Inexpensive community for horse lovers & teachers
      25%
    • Underrated
      8%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.12 responses
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    University of Montana - Western Reviews

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    I have not started college at the University of Montana-Western yet, but i am very excited to go! I myself have heard nothing but great things about the University. A few things that I have heard are that the block scheduling is absolutely amazing. I have also heard that the Education program that they have is one of the best in the state of Montana. One last thing is that the pricing for tuition is fairly priced and won't put you in to a large amount of debt after you graduate.
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    The Reason why I rated The University Of Montana Western was because of the block schedule which is an amazing thing to have. Being a small college town there isn't much to do here other than partying in being part of school clubs. This school is a very diverse surprisingly being a small school in a rural county, along with the hospitality not only from the students but the locals as well are willing to help the student in whatever way possible. Issues that seem to occur at the University is how the school is not fully up to date on modern technology. The reason for this is the little funding that is used for each of the departments, only getting a couple thousand means we cannot keep up because of the expense of modern technology. Teachers here seem to have a good understanding on how to fit all the main topics in a class within 3 weeks. Science and Math are the more challenging courses here since being able to to learn something in 3 weeks is quite rather difficult for the student.
    I started at the University of Montana Western in August 2017. What I have found during my first semester is the willingness of everyone to help you succeed. They actually care and want you to succeed. The small class sizes really give you an advantage for one on one attention. Concentrating on one class at a time has been so beneficial to me especially during my transition into college life. I am so grateful Western offers Experience One because for me it has been an experience of a lifetime! I love everything about Western and I really think they have done everything possible to make sure you have the tools and help to make you succeed. I could not be happier with my choice to go to Western.