Missoula, MT
The University of Montana admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,910 | 4,614 | 1,482 | 94% |
| 2020 | 5,380 | 5,153 | 1,296 | 96% |
| 2021 | 7,233 | 5,941 | 1,542 | 82% |
| 2022 | 8,943 | 8,530 | 1,621 | 95% |
| 2023 | 9,464 | 9,048 | 1,652 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,231 of 5,418 women and 3,815 of 4,042 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The University of Montana has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,048 of 9,464 applicants.
Less Selective. The University of Montana admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,464 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,652 enrolled.
No. The University of Montana is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.