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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.

86
%
Acceptance rate
1160
SAT Midpoint
August 19
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Montana?

86%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montana accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,460 people applied and 8,048 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4231 / 5418 (78%)
Men
3815 / 4042 (94%)

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
2022
2023
2024

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

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% 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?

1160
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

22% of freshmen who attended Montana were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Montana is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
Math Mean
569
75th Percentile
628
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
591
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1110
Composite Mean
1160
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 19
Regular admission deadline
July 1
Application notification

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