Can you get into The University of Montana?
Missoula, MT · Public · 7,488 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
95.9%
ACT middle 50%
23–28
median 22
Graduation rate
47%
within six years
Reported by the college
What The University of Montana actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The University of Montana considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $23,570, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at The University of Montana by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$13,960
- $30k–$48k$14,892
- $48k–$75k$17,180
- $75k–$110k$19,269
- Over $110k$20,930
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
The University of Montana admissions, answered
What is The University of Montana's acceptance rate?
The University of Montana admits 95.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What does The University of Montana look for in an application?
The University of Montana reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does The University of Montana actually cost?
Sticker price is $23,570, but the average family pays $16,784 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,960 per year on average.
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