University of Montana Admissions: ACT, Acceptance Rate

University of Montana Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 92%, the University of Montana is a largely accessible school. Applicants with good grades and test scores are likely to be admitted. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. If you have any questions, visit the school's website, contact the admissions office, or take a tour of the campus to learn more.

Admissions Data (2016):

University of Montana Acceptance Rate: 92%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 610
- SAT Math: 470 / 590
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 19 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 26
- ACT Writing: - / -

University of Montana Description:

The University of Montana's 200-acre campus is located in Missoula and sits at the base of Mount Sentinel in a scenic valley. The area wins high marks for its beauty and for the opportunities it offers students for outdoor recreation. Glacier National Park is two hours away, and Yellowstone is a four-hour drive. The university is made up of five colleges and five schools, and business administration is by far the most popular undergraduate major. In athletics, the Montana Grizzlies compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Football and men's and women's basketball have met with much success in recent years.

Enrollment (2016):

Total Enrollment: 12,419 (10,077 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
78% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

Tuition and Fees: $6,238 (in-state); $23,764 (out-of-state)
Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $8,826
Other Expenses: $3,057
Total Cost: $19,521 (in-state); $37,047 (out-of-state)

University of Montana Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 89%
Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 74%
- Loans: 54%
Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $4,825
- Loans: $6,109

Academic Programs:

Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, English, Journalism, Physical Education, Psychology, Visual and Performing Arts

Retention and Graduation Rates:

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

Men's Sports: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country
Women's Sports: Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Tennis