Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Montana admits about 10 in 10 applicants (96%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 10% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (95% and 97%).
$30 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
19% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How U. Montana reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is considered. 35% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 0% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 51% whose high school reported a rank, 22% were in the top tenth. Recommends 2 years of foreign language. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
81% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 96% of first-year applicants
1,578 applied · 1,278 admitted · 639 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: priority date May 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 31 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: March 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- $225 housing deposit, due September 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: One year and then the student must reapply including application fee and documentation..
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | – |
| Math | 3 | – |
| Science (lab: 2 / –) | 2 | – |
| Foreign language | – | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | – |
| History | 2 | – |
| Total | 14* | 6* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. The University of Montana doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.41
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.9922%
- 3.50–3.7419%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.2412%
- below 3.021%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 13.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 22.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 19.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 13.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 12.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 13.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 7.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 1.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
22% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 44% in the top quarter, of the 51% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:The University of Montana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;The University of Montana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;The University of Montana Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;The University of Montana Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)