The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,283
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 33.33%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 13.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 81.4%
Black: 1.2%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 6.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Black: 1.2%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 6.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 1.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,488
In-State tuition: $5,726Out-of-State tuition: $17,190
Estimated books and supplies: $924 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,280 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,206 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,564 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,280 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,294 |
| $30k-48k | $11,645 |
| $48k-75k | $13,351 |
| $75k-110k | $16,514 |
| $110k+ | $16,623 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,050 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,327 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.0% (2017) |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,424 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,476 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 9 | $50,418 ($4,202) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 53 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 90 | $23,269 | $221 | $35,388 ($2,949) | $38,836 ($3,236) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 32 | $22,557 | $228 | $37,725 ($3,144) | $47,324 ($3,944) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 186 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $51,203 ($4,267) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $21,627 | $222 | $32,920 ($2,743) | $45,620 ($3,802) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,468Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,903,352 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,622,623 (2022)