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The University of Montana-Western

The University of Montana-Western is a public university in a remote town with 1,440 students and a 100% acceptance rate.

Dillon, Montana · Public · Town, remote · 1,440 students

NAIA · Frontier Conference

Admission rate

100%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$16,558

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$43,229

10 years after entry

Students

1,440

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$14,822
$30,001–48,000$14,058
$48,001–75,000$15,951
$75,001–110,000$17,785
Over $110,000$20,125

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching53
Business Administration and Management32
Early Childhood Education and Teaching30
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21
Equestrian/Equine Studies18
Exercise Science and Kinesiology14
Ecology10
Biology/Biological Sciences9
Show the other 17 majors
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching9
Psychology8
Environmental Science7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other6
English Language and Literature6
Behavioral Sciences6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5
History5
Art/Art Studies3
History Teacher Education3
Social Science Teacher Education3
Art Teacher Education2
Music Teacher Education2
Social Sciences1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education1

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 · NAIA, Frontier Conference

Basketball, Football, Rodeo, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Frontier Conference

Basketball, Rodeo, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), everystudent.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Bert Mooney (BTM)

Nearest hub airport

Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20

Elevation

5,129 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

14°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

11.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,090 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