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University of Montana - Western
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  • DILLON, MT
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University of Montana - Western

#4 in Best Colleges in Montana
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      B minus
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B+
    Montana - Western is an above-average public university located in Dillon, Montana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,060 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Montana - Western acceptance rate is 52%. Popular majors include Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Elementary Education. Graduating 47% of students, Montana - Western alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,000.
    umwestern.edu
    710 S ATLANTIC
    DILLON, MT 59725
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    Montana - Western Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    52%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    890-1120
    ACT Range
    16-21
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    apply.umwestern.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,679 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,492 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Early Childhood Education
      60 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      57 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      45 Graduates
    • Education
      38 Graduates
    • Business
      35 Graduates
    • Equine Studies
      18 Graduates
    • Military Science
      17 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      10 Graduates
    • Biology
      7 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      7 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    3
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      54%
    • On Campus
      26%
    • Online
      20%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,060 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    274
    Undergrads Over 25
    22%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
    19%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $30,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    47%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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