Can you get into The University of Montana?
Missoula, MT · Public · 7,488 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
95.9%
ACT middle 50%
23–28
median 22
Testing
Optional
100% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
47%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does The University of Montana actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
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 doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $23,570. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at The University of Montana by 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 a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about The University of Montana?
What’s The University of Montana’s acceptance rate?
The University of Montana admits 95.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
Is The University of Montana test-optional?
Yes, The University of Montana is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does The University of Montana look for in an application?
The University of Montana says it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does The University of Montana actually cost?
The sticker price is $23,570. The average family pays $16,784 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,960 a year on average.
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