University of Montana SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Montana admits most applicants, but its 49% six-year graduation rate makes academic preparation worth taking seriously. If you choose to submit test scores, target the top of the middle range: about 1280 SAT or 28 ACT, alongside grades near or above a 3.41 GPA.
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University of Montana facts and stats
University of Montana enrolls about 7,570 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Montana has a 75% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 49%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
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How do your scores compare at Montana?
Key University of Montana application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 31
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Montana, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake if superscoring could help. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 31, fall senior-year retakes are generally too late for Montana, so have your scores ready from spring or summer testing.
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What you'll actually pay
At Montana, a public Big Sky Conference school, in-state tuition is $2,941 and out-of-state tuition is $13,494. About 36% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $6,612. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
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Montana’s out-of-state tuition is $13,494, compared with $2,941 in-state, and room and board is $12,804. About 36% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $11,950. Merit awards average $6,612 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,922.
⬡ LangSmith53892331-08d5-4f59-b268-2dbaf8c165efStudent life at University of Montana
42% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 6% of men join fraternities, and 6% of women join sororities.
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University of Montana
Missoula, MTAcceptance rate: 95.9%
SAT: 1080–1280
ACT: 21–27
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTAcceptance rate: 82.1%
SAT: 1075–1270
ACT: 21–27
Montana Technological University
Butte, MTAcceptance rate: 91%
SAT: 1050–1320
ACT: 19–25
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CAAcceptance rate: 85.1%
SAT: 940–1160
ACT: 19–27
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