Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
9,080 applied, 8,643 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does The University of Montana cost?
$21,302 a year in-state
Out of state: about $46,426 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,512.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$19,112
$30,000–$48,000
$19,857
$48,000–$75,000
$21,615
$75,000–$110,000
$23,224
over $110,000
$24,484
Sticker, in-state
$26,512
In-state, with aid
$21,302
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $34,312 a year, against $9,188 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $25,124 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked The University of Montana's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Aug 31. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does The University of Montana need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked The University of Montana's fall 2027 rule yet. The University of Montana didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is The University of Montana's acceptance rate?
95% for fall 2025: 8,643 of 9,080 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for The University of Montana?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110 to 1280 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does The University of Montana cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,615 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,512.
How much does The University of Montana cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at The University of Montana is $34,312 a year, against $9,188 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $21,302 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $25,124 tuition gap gives about $46,426 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is The University of Montana's graduation rate?
45% of students finish within six years and 24% within four (IPEDS).
