The University of Montana

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,736

4.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,775

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.6%

9,464 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,327

70.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.4%

554 Graduates

About

The University of Montana is a higher education institution located in Missoula County, MT. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at The University of Montana were Physical Therapy (377 degrees awarded), Law (76 degrees), and Pharmacy (52 degrees).

In 2023, 3,102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Montana. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,133 degrees), 7.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (298 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Montana is $5,736, which is $−25,267 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Montana was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,294 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Montana is $5,736, which is $25,268 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,775.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending The University of Montana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,736

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The University of Montana was $5,736. The cost of tuition at The University of Montana is $−25,268 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Montana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,775

2023 Value

8.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The University of Montana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,775. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The University of Montana grew by 8.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Montana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,608

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Montana was of $11,608 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.01% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Montana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at The University of Montana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 32.3% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Montana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Montana was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2294 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of Montana received 9,464 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.83% annual growth. Out of those 9,464 applicants, 9,048 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.6% acceptance rate.

There were 10,327 students enrolled at The University of Montana in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Montana has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,048

Accepted Out of 9,464

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Montana was 95.6% (9,048 admissions from 9,464 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.83%, while admissions grew by 6.07%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Montana (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Montana in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Montana had a total enrollment of 10,327 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The University of Montana is 7,268 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,059. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at The University of Montana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Montana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% White, 11.6% Two or More Races, 5.67% Hispanic or Latino, 5.13% Asian, 3.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.03% Black or African American, and 0.0968% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Montana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Two or More Races Female (6.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Montana in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,327 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Montana is 7,268 and the part-time enrollment is 3,059. This means that 70.4% of students enrolled at The University of Montana are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Montana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Montana was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), The University of Montana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Montana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,956 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,194 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
586 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Montana is 67.4% White, 11.6% Two or More Races, 5.67% Hispanic or Latino, 5.13% Asian, 3.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.03% Black or African American, and 0.0968% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 420 students (4.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 734 more women than men received degrees from The University of Montana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Montana is white (2,133 degrees awarded). There were 7.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (298 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at The University of Montana is Physical Therapy (377 degrees awarded), followed by Law (76 degrees) and Pharmacy (52 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Montana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees), and Legal (98 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Social workers, all other (160,125 people), Other managers (121,896 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (121,428 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (111,664 people), and Postsecondary teachers (88,746 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Montana in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees), Legal (98 degrees), English (67 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (122 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Natural Resources & Conservation (230 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees), Legal (98 degrees), English (67 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (122 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Montana are Elementary & secondary schools (337,504 people), uninformed (233,196 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (201,989 people), Individual & family services (119,985 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (108,417 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Montana.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
99 degrees awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
62 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Montana was General Psychology with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Montana according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,184

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,918

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,184 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana, which is 0.617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,918).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Montana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana in Physical Therapy, which is 0.522 times less than the 249 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 249 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Montana in Physical Therapy, which is 1.92 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from The University of Montana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The University of Montana is Female and White (52.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.33% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,133 degrees awarded
Asian
298 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
184 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Montana is white (2,133 degrees awarded). There were 7.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (298 degrees).

4.9% of degree recipients (152 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,304 degrees awarded
White Male
829 degrees awarded
Asian Female
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Montana is white female (1,304 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (829 degrees).

Operations

The University of Montana has an endowment valued at nearly $255M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.87M (2.3%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, The University of Montana had a total salary expenditure of 404M. The University of Montana employs 168 Professors, 106 Associate professors and 103 Assistant professors. Most academics at The University of Montana are Male Professor (110), Female Assistant professor (67), and Female Professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Montana are: Management, with 396 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 260 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 156 employees.

Endowment

$255M

2023 Endowment

0.49%

growth from 2022

The University of Montana has an endowment valued at about $255M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Montana grew 0.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $179M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Montana (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$183M

2023 Salaries

8.31%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The University of Montana paid a median of $183M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($404M) and a 8.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.17% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.03% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$36M

Instructional Salaries

403

Number of Employees

In 2023, The University of Montana paid a total of $36M to 403 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

168 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

396 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Montana were Professor with 168 employees, Associate professor with 106 employees, and Assistant professor with 103 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Montana were Management with 396 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 260 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 156 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Montana was Male Professor with 110 employees, Female Assistant professor with 67 employees, and Female Professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of Montana.

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