The University of Montana-Western
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
The University of Montana Western leads the state in the number of awarded degrees, percentage of completed courses, and overall enrollment growth. Undergraduate students at this university take just one course at a time, each lasting 18 days. Through this educational model, students develop intimate connections with their professors and classmates. They also enjoy the flexibility to participate in international study trips and research projects with faculty members. Programs of study at Montana Western include business and technology, environmental sciences, equine studies, and mathematics. Through the university's School of Outreach, students can also enroll in online classes supplemented by on-campus workshops. Freshmen applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. They must also meet one of the following academic requirements: a composite ACT score of at least 22, an SAT score of at least 1120, a high school GPA of 2.5 or above, or rank within the top half of their high school's graduating class.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
52% 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
73% 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
47% 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: | 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
74%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |