The University of Montana
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Recognized as one of the top public schools in the country, the University of Montana also ranks among the best online colleges in Montana, serving more than 10,000 students from its campus in Missoula. The school offers online programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's levels. Students can pursue programs in fields such as media arts, social work, public health, music education, and curriculum studies. UM also offers blended options that enable students to combine campus and online learning. As a comprehensive public research college, UM provides extensive support services for distance learners, including advising, library resources, and online tutoring. UM's Writer Center offers tutoring services for students of all levels through a video conferencing platform. Students can share their writing assignments online and receive live feedback from experienced tutors. Online learners can also meet with academic advisors through email or telephone.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
99% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
38% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Not required or recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
100%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 8 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 11 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 19 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 20 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |