More selective than 17% of Montana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Montana over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The University of Montana SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The University of Montana is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Montana admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | 23–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of Montana compared with other Montana colleges?
The University of Montana has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Montana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Providence | 50% | 28% | $17,649 |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain College | 70% | 48% | $19,751 |
| 3 | Carroll College | 71% | 69% | $23,960 |
| 4 | Montana State University | 82% | 57% | $22,499 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University | 91% | 58% | $16,481 |
| 6 | The University of Montana | 96% | 48% | $16,784 |
| 7 | The University of Montana-Western | 100% | 51% | $16,558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Montana colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Montana
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Montana admissions questions
What is the The University of Montana acceptance rate?
The University of Montana accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,048 of 9,464 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Montana require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Montana considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of Montana?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,652 of 9,048).
Is The University of Montana getting harder to get into?
The University of Montana accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Montana overview