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The University of Montana (UM)

  • Missoula, Montana
  • Missoula, MT 59812
  • OPEID College Code: 00253600
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  • General Phone: (406) 243-0211
  • President: George M Dennison
  • Website: www.umt.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 13,628
  • College Alias: UM
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Mission Statement
  • The University of Montana pursues academic excellence as demonstrated by the quality of curriculum and instruction, student performance, and faculty professional accomplishments. The University accomplishes this mission, in part, by providing unique educational experiences through the integration of the liberal arts, graduate study, and professional training with international and interdisciplinary emphases. The University also educates competent and humane professionals and informed, ethical, and engaged citizens of local and global communities; and provides basic and applied research, technology transfer, cultural outreach, and service benefiting the local community, region, State, nation, and world. (Revised November 2004)
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,2702,4864,756
Number Granted Admission (%)2,144 (94%)2,392 (96%)4,536 (95%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)982 (46%)1,129 (47%)2,111 (47%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam84948%
ACT ® Exam1,32375%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460600
SAT ® Math470600
SAT ® Writing460580
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1826
ACT ® Math1925
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%30%21%40%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,005$2,526$2,673$2,709
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.1%2.6%4.4%
Number in Default108107144
Number in Repayment4,9444,0563,247
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,141$4,978$4,712
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,504$14,484$13,427
Books and Supplies$850$850$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,026$5,860$5,658
Other Expenses$3,700$3,462$3,134
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$15,717$15,150$14,304
Out of State$26,080$24,656$23,019
Off Campus
In-State$5,991$5,828$5,512
Out of State$16,354$15,334$14,227
Off Campus with Family
In-State$5,991$5,828$5,512
Out of State$16,354$15,334$14,227
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Pharmacy School$9,735$20,759
Law School$9,266$20,663
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry---1-
Biology, Biological Sciences--64--
Ecology---55
Microbiology--172-
Toxicology----3
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--3018-
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping-11---
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science-7---
Business Administration and Management--28952-
Marketing and Marketing Management110---
Receptionist5----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--466-
Journalism--696-
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other--13--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--87-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other-9---
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other6----
Building and Property Maintenance and Management-1---
Carpentry-2---
 
Education
Business Teacher Education--3--
Counseling and Guidance Services1--181
Curriculum and Instruction---452
Educational Leadership and Administration---308
Elementary Education--112--
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-6---
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing---19-
English Language and Literature--8519-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Native American Studies--6--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Community Services---2-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures---3-
French Language and Literature--6--
German Language and Literature--4--
Japanese Language and Literature--7--
Linguistics---7-
Russian Language and Literature--3--
Spanish Language and Literature--13--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics--4--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology--5--
Licensed Practical Nurse Training45----
Medical Assistance-7---
Medical Reception4----
Nursing-17---
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design---12
Pharmacy----62
Pharmacy Technician-----
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Other---2-
Physical Therapy----29
Radiologic Technology-15---
Respiratory Care Therapy-6---
Surgical Technology-26---
Medical Records Administration-12---
 
History
History--572-
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology--5--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--514
Neuroscience----1
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Law3----
Law----74
Legal Assistant, Paralegal-9---
Legal Professions and Studies, Other5----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-26---
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies--19--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--1642
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology-27---
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology8----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--3729-
Forestry--3054
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other4----
Natural Resources Management and Policy---1-
Natural Resources, Conservation--2811-
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--447-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts14----
Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management-8---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--124-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--537
Geology, Earth Science--11122
Physics--7--
 
Precision Production
Welding Technology14---
 
Psychology
Psychology--115107
School Psychology5--3-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration---21-
Social Work--5626-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--588-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--201-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology16-8022-
Economics--111-
Geography--336-
Political Science and Government--668-
Sociology--867-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Construction, Heavy Equipment Operation17----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Performance--12--
Music Theory and Composition--3--
Music, Other--115-
Visual and Performing Arts--8122-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 13,628
    • Undergraduate: 11,324 Graduate: 1,695 Professional: 609
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,249 Female: 7,379
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 5,247 Female: 6,077
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 719 Female: 976
  • Professional Gender
    • Male: 283 Female: 326
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 11,164 Part-Time: 2,464
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,662 Part-Time: 1,662
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 912 Part-Time: 783
  • Professional Attendance
    • Full-Time: 590 Part-Time: 19
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4453%
American Indian5154%
Black720.5%
Asian1851%
Hispanic2442%
White11,17982%
Unknown9887%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18750.6%
Ages 18-193,04022%
Ages 20-213,32224%
Ages 22-242,99322%
Ages 25-292,13516%
Ages 30-348066%
Ages 35-394213%
Ages 40-495174%
Ages 50-653012%
Age Over 65180.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,4221,871551
Faculty Status892626266
Tenured Faculty36233824
Graduate Assistants459-459
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service841585256
Primarily Instruction781547234
Primarily Research483216
Primarily Public Service1266
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial74704
Other Professionals819641178
Technical and/or Paraprofessional688575113
Clerical And Secretarial26120952
Skilled Crafts6868-
Service and/or Maintenance19217220
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,497 (517)$63,320 (328)$58,334 (189)
Professor$76,109 (179)$76,866 (132)$73,983 (47)
Associate Professor$60,210 (122)$61,325 (74)$58,491 (48)
Assistant Professor$53,835 (137)$53,242 (81)$54,693 (56)
Instructor$43,364 (65)$42,654 (34)$44,143 (31)
Lecturer$45,060 (14)$45,954 (7)$44,166 (7)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$79,037 (29)$85,893 (16)$70,599 (13)
Professor$90,222 (12)$89,406 (10)$94,303 (2)
Associate Professor$79,387 (9)$80,040 (6)$78,083 (3)
Assistant Professor$69,743 (4)- (-)$69,743 (4)
Instructor$53,989 (4)- (-)$53,989 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,665 (546)$63,643 (344)$58,297 (202)
Professor$75,965 (191)$76,604 (142)$74,112 (49)
Associate Professor$60,536 (131)$61,637 (80)$58,808 (51)
Assistant Professor$53,927 (141)$53,242 (81)$54,851 (60)
Instructor$43,411 (69)$42,654 (34)$44,146 (35)
Lecturer$45,060 (14)$45,954 (7)$44,166 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,008,575$1,776,828$1,231,747
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes434262172
Unduplicated Athletes306193113
Basketball321715
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)21311598
Football119119-
Golf9-9
Soccer25-25
Tennis211110
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$108,008$77,513
Assistant Coaches-$49,558$35,005
 
Coaches
All Coaches382117
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students42%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female47%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien61%
American Indian22%
Black33%
Asian42%
Hispanic31%
White43%
Unknown37%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less16%
5 Years30%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related7175
Liquor Related98136
Residence Hall
Drug Related4159
Liquor Related2739
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Burglary22
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson1-
Residence Hall
Burglary22
Arson1-
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