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# The University of Montana-Western

Small public baccalaureate in rural Montana focused on education, with open admissions and low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 45.208306, -112.639264

### Summary

Small public baccalaureate in rural Montana focused on education, with open admissions and low tuition.

### Description

The University of Montana-Western is a small, public liberal arts college in Dillon, Montana, serving a primarily regional student population. With an enrollment of 1,458 students, the institution emphasizes undergraduate education and prepares students for careers in teaching and other professions. The college operates in a rural town setting and maintains a straightforward, accessible mission centered on practical degree completion.

In-state tuition is $5,039 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $18,420. The total cost of attendance for in-state students is $15,085, and for out-of-state students $28,466. With an acceptance rate of 99.5%, admissions are open to most applicants. The institution enrolls students seeking an affordable option for a four-year degree in a small-college environment.

The college's primary focus is education, and most students pursue degrees in teaching and related fields. Graduation rates and support services should be confirmed directly, especially for first-generation and working students. For more information, visit umwestern.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 180,692
- **State**: MT
- **City**: Dillon
- **Address**: 710 S Atlantic
- **Zip Code**: 59725
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: umwestern.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,039
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $18,420
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $15,085
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $28,466
- **Room and Board**: $10,046
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,458
- **Acceptance Rate**: 99.5%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $16,237,803
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Education