The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Public · offers Graduate degrees
96%Acceptance rate
$16,784Average net price / year
48%Graduation rate
$44,511Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,400Median debt at graduation
7,488Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,552
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,671
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,570
- Room & board
- $12,804
- Books & supplies
- $2,650
- Average net price
- $16,784
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $13,960
- $30–48k
- $14,892
- $48–75k
- $17,180
- $75–110k
- $19,269
- $110k+
- $20,930
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 95.9%
- Average SAT
- 1190
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 23–28
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- First-year retention
- 75%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $35,729
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,511
- Median debt (graduates)
- $22,400
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Students with federal loans
- 41%
Programs: what graduates earn
55 of 269 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 31 | $67,743 | $31,111 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 41 | $52,370 | $18,167 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 106 | $30,794 | $17,449 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 0 | $46,470 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | $42,475 | — |
| Marketing | 2 | $34,468 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 0 | $67,970 | — |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 87 | $70,886 | $23,411 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | $60,800 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 32 | $56,491 | $59,241 |
| Public Administration | 47 | $49,746 | $30,638 |
| Social Work | 34 | $44,672 | $49,389 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 25 | $44,274 | $39,422 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 0 | $42,014 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 26 | $41,773 | $41,158 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 0 | $38,426 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | $41,001 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 21 | $35,870 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 10 | $62,539 | — |
| Anthropology | 11 | — | $66,360 |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 52 | $112,341 | $50,640 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 377 | $73,528 | $95,599 |
| Law | 76 | $65,477 | $72,126 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,488
- Graduate students
- 3,683
- Part-time
- 14%
- Women / men
- 57% / 43%
- White
- 71%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $83,790 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 69%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- www.umt.edu
- Also known as
- University of Montana
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 9% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Education – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Montana?
95.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1190 on the SAT.
How much does The University of Montana cost?
The average net price after grants is $16,784 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,552 and the full cost of attendance is $23,570.
How much do The University of Montana graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $44,511 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.