Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,038
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,104
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,104
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$15,534
Net price (after aid)$16,669
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,093
$30k – $48k$15,286
$48k – $75k$16,516
$75k – $110k$18,511
$110k+$18,898
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,229
Median debt at graduation$21,000
Est. monthly loan payment$223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans32%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$19k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19k
below avg
Net price
$16.7k
Pell
35%
above avg
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.2k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEducationArts & HumanitiesEngineeringSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (21)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiologyEnvironmental ScienceMathematics
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureMusicHistory
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
794 - 1012
ACT range
15 - 22
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About The University of Montana-Western
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- Where is The University of Montana-Western located?
- The University of Montana-Western is located in Dillon, MT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is The University of Montana-Western?
- The University of Montana-Western is a public university based in MT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at The University of Montana-Western?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at The University of Montana-Western is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at The University of Montana-Western?
- The University of Montana-Western's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,430 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend The University of Montana-Western?
- The University of Montana-Western reports total enrollment of approximately 1,289 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about The University of Montana-Western?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with The University of Montana-Western.
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