Avg Earnings (5yr)
$35,729
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
46%
Annual Tuition
$8,152
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of The University of Montana earn a median of $44,511 ten years after entry — 18% below the national median. Acceptance rate 95.6%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $8,152.
At a Glance
Total Students
7,079
Retention Rate
76%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
42%
Median Debt
$22,400
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,190
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
23–28
Institution Overview
The University of Montana, Missoula is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.6% and a student body of 7,079. The retention rate is 76%, and the graduation rate is 45.9%. The median debt for students is $22,400, and 41.9% of students receive financial aid.
In-state tuition costs $8,152. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $35,104. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $35,729, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $44,511.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$35k
1 YEAR
$36k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Montana alumni earn a median of $35,104. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $35,729. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,511. The median debt for graduates is $22,400.
The University of Montana has a 76% retention rate. The school's acceptance rate is 95.6%, and the graduation rate is 45.9%. 41.9% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition costs $8,152. The student population is 7,079.
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