Missoula, Montana · ★ 4.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana, United States. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811, marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" as of 2022. Alumni include 11 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars, and 40 Udall Scholars. One alumnus, Harold Urey, has won the Nobel Prize.
National rank
Ranked #190 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #210 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #931 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Missoula, Montana, Missoula, Montana, 59812
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 23–28
Total: 10,327
Undergrad: 7,570
Undergrad full-time: 6,141
Graduate: 2,757
Part-time: 3,059
In-state
Tuition: $8,152
Total cost on campus: $25,228
Out-of-state
Tuition: $31,622
Total cost on campus: $48,698
Room & board: $12,192
Books & supplies: $1,100
Receive aid: 93%
Avg grant aid: $9,208
Pell grant recipients: 29%
Rent: $768 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.59 / gal
State average price. AAA.