First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: umt.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | The University of Montana course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | M 171 M | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | M 171, M 172 M | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOB TR1N Dept. of Major will substitute in…BIOB TR1N Dept. of Major will substitute in Degree Works either: A ) BIOB 160/161N or B ) BIOB 170N/171N or C ) BCH 110/111 N, LAB 4 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHMY TR1N N | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHSX 205N, PHSX 206N N, LAB | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRIT 101 WRIN | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT TR1L L | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HSTA TR1HY H, Y | 6 credits |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | M 171 M | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | M 171, M 172 M | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOB TR1N Dept. of Major will substitute in…BIOB TR1N Dept. of Major will substitute in Degree Works either: A ) BIOB 160/161N or B ) BIOB 170N/171N or C ) BCH 110/111 N, LAB 4 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOB 160, BIOB 161N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 171N N, LAB | 9 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHMY TR1N N | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHMY 121N N | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHSX 205N, PHSX 206N N, LAB | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | WRIT 101 WRIN | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | LIT TR1L L | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LIT 110L L, WRIM | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HSTA TR1HY H, Y | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYX 100S S | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 216 M | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 151 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECNS TR1S S | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECNS 202S S | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECNS TR1S S | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECNS 201S S | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HSTR TR1HX H, X | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENSC TR1N N | 4 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENSC 105N N | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHSX 207N, PHSX 208N N, LAB | 5 credits |
| European History | 3 | HSTR TR1HY H, Y | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GPHY 121S S, X | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPNS 101, SPNS 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 150 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 150H H, X | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSI TR1 Determined by Music Department | 6 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ARTZ 105A A | 3 credits |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ARTZ 108A A | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | AAST TR1HY H, Y | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB Subscore (60% portion of Calculus BC exam) | 3 | M171 M | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 101 CHIN 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 220S S | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ARTZ 105A A | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRCH 101, FRCH 102 FL | 8 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRMN 101, GRMN 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITLN 101, ITLN 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPNS 101, JPNS 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 101, LATN 102 FL | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHSX 217N N | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHSX 215N N | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | M 151 M | 4 credits |
| Research | 3 | HONR 190 | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | HONR 194 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPNS TR1L L | 6 credits |
| US Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 210S S, Y | 3 credits |
Source: umt.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 107 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 59 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 52 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Environmental Science | 44 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 43 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
Show the other 53 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 39 |
| Finance | 35 |
| Journalism | 34 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 34 |
| History | 34 |
| Social Work | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Art/Art Studies | 24 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 21 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 20 |
| Music, Other | 20 |
| Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 16 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 16 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Neuroscience | 13 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Creative Writing | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 |
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 7 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 6 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 6 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Criminology | 5 |
| Pharmacy | 5 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Linguistics | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 |
| Audio Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
30% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), nationsmovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Missoula, MT
127,741 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Missoula Montana (MSO)
Nearest hub airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
3,234 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
50.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,360 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Montana Technological University90 mi
- Carroll College94 mi
- The University of Montana-Western131 mi
- University of Providence135 mi
- New Saint Andrews College143 mi
- University of Idaho144 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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