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

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.35
Average High School GPA
1171
SAT Midpoint
August 31
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Montana?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montana accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,568 people applied and 9,180 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5328 / 5503 (97%)
Men
3846 / 4065 (95%)

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 University of Montana:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

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

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at University of Montana, making their yield rate Medium. 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 University of Montana by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Montana considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

3.35
Average High School GPA
1171
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Montana as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.35. 22% of freshmen who attended Montana were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 47% 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
14%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
7%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
565
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
Verbal Mean
606
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
Composite Mean
1171
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Montana. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 31
Regular admission deadline
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