University of Montana - Western

University of Montana - Western is a public university located in Dillon, MT. The acceptance rate is 60%, making it not terribly selective. On our overall top colleges list, we've ranked it #625 in the US. It has a smaller sized student body with full-time enrollment of 1,168 undergrads. Montana - Western's most common major is an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities, which makes up 28% of students. Alternative often desired focuses include Business, which accounts for 10% of students, and Elementary Education (10%). If you are planning on getting a degree in humanities while living in Montana, Montana - Western is an amazing choice for you, because its humanities program ranks first in the state. In addition, Montana - Western ranked 1st in Montana for hardest to get in to. At full freight, tuition costs $4,437 a year, if you're based in Montana but $14,734 for non-Montana residents. None the less, 9 out of 10 Montana - Western undergrads are awarded at least some monetary support. 44% of University of Montana - Western undergraduates stick it out to graduation day, green and hoping to land that perfect career. On average, graduates make an annual salary of $27,000 a couple years after university. After four additional years on the job, the alumni's median annual earnings increases 12.6% to $30,400; however, that is still 24.2% shy of the national median wage for individuals. Those of you applying may also want to be aware that the SAT or ACT is required in order for your application to be considered. Further, Montana - Western does not have a distance education program, and the student-faculty ratio is 17:1. With regard for your personal finances, be aware that the average tuition for people from households making between $49k and $75k a year is $14,379 and students awarded Pell grants receive $4,230 in aid on average. Its athletics rating on School Authority is 8 and Montana - Western's value rating on School Authority is 8.76. To wrap things up, one fourth of graduates rake in a starting salary of $18,500 or less and nearly 10% of alumni default on their student loans.