The University of Montana-Western
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,198 students.
About This School
The University of Montana-Western is a public institution located in Dillon, Montana with approximately 1,198 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Montana-Western has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,558 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,000 median debt is impressively low, and the 100% acceptance rate makes it accessible, but a 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start here don't finish — that's worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus in rural Montana and want an affordable shot at a degree in education, business, or the outdoors-oriented programs this school does well. Just go in with a clear plan, because the median earnings of $36,700 a decade out leave little margin for error if you take on more debt than average.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,198 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Carroll College
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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