University of Montana Western

Basic Stats

Costs

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
• Business Management
• Education
• Finance
• Health Professions
• Human Services
• Marketing
• STEM
• Other Specialized Programs

Academic Programs

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
Integrative Biology
Molecular Biology
Pre-professional Medical and Veterinary Science
ECOLOGY
Fish and Wildlife Ecology
Integrative Ecology
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Equine Management
Farm & Ranch Operations (minor)
Health & Fitness Management
Small Business Management
Outdoor Industry Management (minor)
Statistics & Data Analysis
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Pre-K – 3rd Grade
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Art K-12
Biology
Business & Computer Applications
Coaching
Computer Science K-12
Drama K-12
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science
Earth Science Middle School
English
Instructional Technology
Life Science Middle School
Mathematics Middle School
Physical Science Middle School
Social Studies Middle School
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Geology
Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Wetlands Management
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental Naturalist
Natural Resource Stewardship
NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE
KINESIOLOGY
Coaching
MATHEMATICS
Statistics & Data Analysis
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
Management
Psychology
Science
Instruction
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Art Education K-12
Biology*
Business & Computer Applications Education
Earth Science*
English*
General Science Broadfield*
Modern History*
Teacher Librarian
Literacy K-12
Mathematics*
Music K-12
Physical Education & Health K-12
Special Education K-12
*Denotes double major 
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MODERN HISTORY
Constitutional Studies
Sociology
Psychology
Systems of Thought
PSYCHOLOGY
Constitutional Studies
Modern History
Sociology
Systems of Thought
SOCIOLOGY
Constitutional Studies
Modern History
Psychology
Systems of Thought
GLASS
VISUAL ARTS
Illustration
Pre-Art Therapy
Studio Art
ENGLISH
Professional Writing 
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Dates to Remember

• Beginning of November – UMW Scholarship application opens
• February 1 – Financial Aid Priority Deadline
• January 15 – UMW Scholarship Deadline
• March 2024 – Campus Preview Days
• TBD – Students can begin submitting FAFSA

Deadlines

Student Life & Community

• Club sports have included Archery, Clay Target, E-Sports, Equestrian, Log Dawgs (lumberjack), Rugby, Ski and Snowboard, and Wrestling.
• Montana Western athletes compete in NAIA and NIRA. Sports include Football, Volleyball, Rodeo, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Track, and Cheer Squad.
• Montana Western has numerous student clubs/organizations and intramural athletics.
• Montana Western offers an incentive program called Paw Prints for Success. Paw Prints are earned by engaging in campus activities, both academic and extra-curricular. At the end of each semester, students can attend a live auction and use their Paw Prints to win fantastic prizes!
• Montana Western’s dining services offer a high-quality selection of foods to satisfy the dietary needs of all students and includes a farm-to-college program.

Highlights

• 92% of Montana Western students take at least 15 credits building a strong foundation towards completion.
• 93% rate of completion for first-time freshmen.
• In-state tuition is $4,845 per year, which makes Montana Western the most affordable four-year university in the state.
• Montana Western offers unique, hands-on programs. For example, students can earn degrees in Natural Horsemanship and Glass, or minor in Farm and Ranch Operations or Outdoor Industry Business Management.
• Montana Western was named a Hidden Gem in the Rocky Mountains by College Raptor.
• Montana Western was ranked #3 in top public schools in the Western region by U.S. News & World Report.
• Only public university to offer block scheduling. Learn more at: https://w.umwestern.edu/section/experience-one/.

Important Things To Know

• Average class size at Montana Western is 15 and classes are capped at 25.
• Experience One, Montana Western’s block scheduling, is very unique in today’s postsecondary educational system. It’s demanding, but very successful. Students graduate with real experience to use for jobs or graduate school.
• Montana students can apply to Montana Western for free at any time through our online application at https://apply.umwestern.edu/apply/. Students will also need to submit a current high school transcript and immunization records, with two doses of MMR, to complete their application file.
• Students may also choose to attend one of our Campus Preview Days held in March.
• Students may schedule a campus tour on most weekdays at 9 AM or 1PM. To schedule a campus visit, call (877) 683-7331 or visit https://apply.umwestern.edu/portal/campus-visits.
• We offer 5 full-tuition scholarships to Montana students. The Chancellor’s Leadership Scholar’s Award requires a 3.6 cumulative GPA and a 26 ACT or 1260 SAT.