The University of Montana Western
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Montana Western?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Montana Western, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

37
%
Acceptance rate
3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Montana Western?

37%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montana Western accepted 37% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 1,468 people applied and 536 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
318 / 896 (35%)
Men
218 / 572 (38%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Montana Western:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

49%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 49% ended up enrolling at The University of Montana Western, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Montana Western by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Montana Western considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Montana Western?

3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Montana Western as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24. 6% of freshmen who attended Montana Western were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 21% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
8%

Montana Western is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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