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The University of Montana - Missoula

32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812

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The University of Montana - Missoula School Description

The University of Montana is the symmetry between education and place...Students choose Montana because they aspire to challenge and change the world while living the life they want. They seize their education with the same passion that calls them to the wilds of Montana. Solid friendships are formed through shared adventure. Students live, learn and find meaning here. They are inspired by professors whose knowledge is surpassed only by their conviction. Montana is a state of being where truth and learning coexists in all of its pristine environments.

The mission of The University of Montana-Missoula is the pursuit of academic excellence as indicated by the quality of curriculum and instruction, student performance, and faculty professional accomplishments. The University accomplishes this mission, in part, by providing unique educational experiences through the integration of the liberal arts, graduate study, and professional training with international and interdisciplinary emphases. Through its graduates, the University also seeks to educate competent and humane professionals and informed, ethical, and engaged citizens of local and global communities. Through its programs and the activities of faculty, staff, and students, The University of Montana-Missoula provides basic and applied research, technology transfer, cultural outreach, and service benefiting the local community, region, state, nation and the world.

A unique combination of small town friendliness and big city excitement. You'll find plenty of wonderful cafes and restaurants, a lively and eclectic music scene, live theater, art galleries, laid back coffee houses and funky boutiques.

And, of course, you'll be surrounded by the great outdoors! Paddle Brennan's wave in downtown Missoula, ski or snowboard Montana Snowbowl's 2600 feet of vertical just minutes from campus, fish the Clark Fork or Bitterroot rivers (both run right through Missoula) or hike the "M" trail (Montana's most popular hiking trail).

School Website: The University of Montana - Missoula

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The University of Montana - Missoula

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The University of Montana is a state university located in Missoula, Montana, U.S. The school was founded in 1893. It is the largest campus in the five-campus University of Montana System.

The University has five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, the Davidson Honors College, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology, and five schools: Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Journalism, and Law. The University also has a Continuing Education academic unit.

The University calls itself a city within a city; with its own eateries, medical facilities, banking, postal services, and ZIP Code.

UM ranks 17th in the nation and fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars, with 28. UM has had 10 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars and 28 Udall Scholars. UM’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library houses the earliest authorized edition of the Lewis and Clark journals.

Rolling Stone magazine has called The University the "Most scenic campus in America", while Outside Magazine states "Among the top 10 colleges nationally for combining academic quality and outdoor recreation".

Athletics

The athletic teams are nicknamed the Grizzlies or Lady Griz (when referring to women's basketball) and have competed in the NCAA's Big Sky Conference since its formation in 1963. UM was a member of the Pacific Coast Conference (precursor to today's Pac-10) from 1924 to 1950.

Since the 1990s, the Grizzlies have established themselves as one of the most dominant football teams in both the Big Sky Conference and in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (known as Division I-AA football before 2006). They have won or shared 11 of the last 16 Big Sky football championships since 1990, and won the I-AA national title in 1995 and 2001. UM also competed in championship games in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008, for six championship game appearances in the last 13 years.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Grizzlies

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
11,273
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
93%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$15,504
Students Receiving Aid:
79%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$30 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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The University of Montana - Missoula Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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The University of Montana - Missoula Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 13%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 71%
Out-of-State 29%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Montana 71%
Washington 5%
Idaho 3%
Illinois 2%
Oregon 2%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big Sky Conference)
Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
Track (Big Sky Conference)

The University of Montana - Missoula Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,141 $ 15,504  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,936 $ 14,558  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,402 $ 1,474  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,958 29%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,686 22%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,602 46%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,933 53%  
Any Aid:
   79%  

The University of Montana - Missoula Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 95% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 48%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 470
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 75%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on The University of Montana - Missoula

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fenderplayer104
fenderp...

Question: Can i Go to university of montana on the gi bill if i currently live in missouri?

I am a poolie for the marines and I am wondering when i get done with my four years active can i go use my GI bill at school covered by the GI bill. For instance i currently live in missouri can i go to Montana University in missoula when i get off of active duty .
21 months ago
krystal
krystal

Best Answer

You can go to any school you want as long as you commit to a program/degree. You cant just take a class here and there not knowing what you want to do, to collect your GI bill you have to have an educational plan.
suzie c
suzie c

Question: What are the pros and cons of University of Montana?

I'm a transfer from California and really am interested in University of Montana. I really want to know from environment, people, school, Missoula, what do do for fun, transportation, etc. all aspects and little details that make Montana.. Montana. To hear the good side and bad side really helps out. Please I would to hear from everyone.. Thanks <3
23 months ago
Ann B
Ann B

Best Answer

Hey! I'm a sophmore at UM so I'll try to help you out here. Pros: Although its a state school, we're small compared to most other states. Good sized school. Not huge but not tiny. Easy to meet people. Missoula is right next to the mountains and the campus is very pretty Friendly people Good programs for most majors. Journalism, Education, and Business are some of the best and most popular We love our football. Griz footbal season is madness Easy access to the outdoors. Skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, etc... are all in easy driving distance. Missoula is a very friendly college town. Very laid back, pretty liberal. Campus buses run around the city so if you live off campus you can hop on the U-Dash Cons: Missoula only has a population of about 60,000, so some people from bigger states find it rather small and boring, although to Montana natives, its 2nd biggest city in the state. There isn't really a whole lot of entertainment options. Sometimes there are music festivals going on downtown. During winter, its common for weekends to be spent on the ski hill and then drinking during the night. There is quite a bit of partying here, mostly because thats all there is to do some nights. If you don't like cold and snow, it may be difficult for you here. We usually get snow by the beginning of November and it usually stays around until March. If you do want to get away to a big city, its about 7 hours to Seattle and 7 1/2 hours to Salt Lake, but only about 3 hours to Spokane, WA. Feel free to email me through this profile if you have more specific questions.
Tyler H
Tyler H

Question: Is montana state university a fun school?

im thinking about going there and i wanted to know what people even do in montana? is it a party school?
32 months ago
Montana me
Monta...

Best Answer

Do you like to Ski? It's a great school either way.
Unknown
Unknown

Question: Anyone here been to Montana State University?

I am planning on going there and need to know everything good and bad about this school. Give me some feedback on whether i should pick this or leave it.
37 months ago
MT Me
MT Me

Best Answer

It is a very good school. I work with many engineers who are graduates of Montana State University - Bozeman. Additionally several of my family members have graduated from there. What do you plan to study? I think that along with if you can handle leaving in cold, remote Montana for 4 years are important factors in considering going or not.
joie_du_cor
joie_du...

Question: Is the University of Montana a good school academically (in the sciences)?

41 months ago
techteach03
techt...

Best Answer

it is one of the top schools in the nation in life and biological sciences...awesome campus as well...

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