The University of Montana-Western
tuition & fees
$20,130
graduate tuition & fees
$2,125
acceptance rate
100%
Student Population
1,358
online students
315
Number of Programs
51
Financial Aid Amount
$7,115
Graduation Rate
51%
The University of Montana-Western is a Public, 4 years college located in Dillon, Montana.
It has a total enrollment of 1,358 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. WMC's acceptance rate is 99.78% last year (undergraduate school).
The University of Montana-Western is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of The University of Montana-Western and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S Atlantic, Dillon, MT 59725-3598 |
| Phone | 406-683-7011 |
| WEB | umwestern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | umwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://umwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | umwestern.edu/info/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/umwestern |
| Veterans Tuition | umwestern.edu/section/veteran-and-military-educational-benefits/ |
| Athletic | umwestern.edu/section/privacy-and-security/ |
| Disability Service | umwestern.edu/section/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of The University of Montana-Western is 99.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.52%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99.78 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.52 % |
Tuition & Fees
WMC's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,669 for Montana residents and $20,130 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.73% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,039).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $2,125 for Montana residents and $2,125 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 10.10% compared to the last year's rate.
| Montana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,669 | $20,130 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $2,125 | $2,125 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,358 students have enrolled at WMC (2024-2025). Among them, 315 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WMC has 1,335 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 23 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,358 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,335 |
| Graduate Students | 23 |
| Online Enrollment | 315 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WMC offers 51 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 51 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WMC
| Number of programs | 51 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |