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University of Montana

#497 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Missoula, MT
  • 1,824 reviews
    How to Apply
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Montana is a public university located in Missoula, Montana. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,444 undergraduate students. The Montana acceptance rate is 93%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 46% of students, Montana alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,300.
    About University of Montana...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Sky Conference
    Address
    Missoula, Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812
    Website
    umt.edu
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    University of Montana 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
    93%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1060-1270
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,682/ 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
    $5,404/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    79%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.91 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.93 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      216 Graduates
    • Psychology
      129 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      111 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      101 Graduates
    • Communications
      85 Graduates
    • English
      77 Graduates
    • Education
      75 Graduates
    • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
      73 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      67 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      66 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,444Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,879
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 54 responses
    Report
    • Relaxed
      37%
    • Just be you.
      22%
    • Granola
      13%
    • Atypical
      9%
    • Diverse
      9%
    • Unique
      7%
    • Stressed
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.125 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.144 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 53 responses
    Report
    • Gorgeous
      49%
    • Lack-luster
      9%
    • In need of less admin and more teachers
      8%
    • Learning-incorperated
      8%
    • Going down the gutter
      6%
    • Charismatic
      6%
    • Liberal Arts
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    76%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.55 responses
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    My fondness for Missoula grows more the longer I am away-it's a great location.
    The school itself paints a different picture. It depends on your major in regards to outlook and what resources are available to you. My program was bland and uninspiring (department building included), and didn't set me up at all for post-undergrad employment-still looking for a career path more than a year out.
    As for non-academics, it was okay. There definitely could've been more going on on campus. I lived in Pantzer Hall and the Lewis and Clark villages-keep in mind that those are mainly for transfer/upperclassmen-people generally kept to themselves at both places. You could leave your room/apt, and not see a soul more often than not. They were nice and clean however, in contrast to some underclassmen dorms.
    As with any college, if you make good friends-which you will-you'll have fun! I just urge you to do your research on your expected major, as that will make or break what you get out of UM.
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    I love it here! The campus is really really small and doesn't offer many late night study places. The coffee shops we have are exceptional, though they aren't open late at all. I also really love a lot of the faculty I've come to know, though it's always best to talk to your advisor about the teachers they might have known or classes they know have been well-liked. The classes are usually pretty small which is incredibly nurturing and makes it even easier to get to know teachers. The dorms are alright, there's just a lot of small and crappy dorms, so definitely do your research and assume it's smaller than the pictures. For girls, Turner is a great option-- though it's an all-girls dorm, it's a perfectly quiet and enjoyable environment. The best thing about Turner is the sinks in the rooms and the big showers as well. I lived in Aber for a while and switching to Turner made my quality of life much higher.
    The state is poor and there is no opportunity outside of crappy retail and fast food restaurants. Montanans do not like outsiders. Its hard to meet people here. Missoula is poor with no character. If you enjoy nightlife, there are 3 decent bars (the rest suck). If you arent recreational, you will have nothing to do. Meth is a big problem. Theres homeless everywhere. UMT has a few great programs but its hard to transition into. There just arent enough resources. Instructors are bad about helping students outside of class, or even in class. They seem inconvenienced when students need help. Its like the profs live here so they can go do their granola thing rather trying to teach well. Its a pretty campus and my advisor is the best I have had. Outdoors are great. But the infrastructure, social scene, and entertainment are bad. Winters are VERY long (Oct.-May). Its negative temps. Wildfires in the summer pump smoke into the Missoula “bowl”. June is nice tho!