The University of Montana-Western, MT
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
The University of Montana-Western Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity13
Retention36
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity15
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Montana-Western
62%
Bachelor’s
25%
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Education38%
English Language and Literature2%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities27%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences<1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Montana-Western
60%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Montana-Western
$6K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Montana-Western
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $9K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 66% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Montana-Western
75%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 47% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 34% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 34% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 40% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Montana-Western
93%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $30K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Montana-Western
1,310
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 1% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 63% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 4% | 23% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 36% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 20% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Montana-Western, MT
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
0 miles, W
Highlands College of Montana Tech
51 miles, N
Montana Technological University
56 miles, N
Butte Academy of Beauty Culture
56 miles, N