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$8,552
per year
In-State Tuition
95%
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
University of Montana is an educational institution in Missoula, MT. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Trades & Skilled Labor
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Montana residents get a guaranteed $1,000-$4,000/yr by GPA; out-of-state students get $5,000-$18,000/yr (UMAAS) by GPA; WUE-state students may get a $21,120 discount.
Montana Scholarship Guarantee (admissions scholarship)
Automatic$1,000–$4,000 per year
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA (end of spring), 15 credits per semester / 30 per year, continuous enrollment
Automatic with admission; no separate application. Must submit an unofficial high school transcript.
Guaranteed by high school GPA: 4.0+ $4,000; 3.5-3.99 $3,000; 3.0-3.49 $2,000; 2.7-2.99 $1,000 per year. Tuition only; cannot be combined with a full-tuition waiver.
UM Academic Achievement Scholarship (UMAAS)
Automatic$5,000–$18,000 per year
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA (end of spring), 15 credits per semester / 30 per year, continuous enrollment
Apply for admission by March 1 to be automatically considered; submit an unofficial high school transcript.
By high school GPA: 3.95+ $18,000; 3.75-3.949 $16,000; 3.34-3.749 $14,000; 3.00-3.349 $12,500; 2.99 and below $5,000 per year. Tuition only. Forfeited if you accept the WUE discount.
Davidson Honors College Scholarships (Presidential Leadership, Provost's Honors, Dean's Leadership)
CompetitiveTuition waivers and/or donor funds; amount varies by tier
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.4 cumulative GPA, honors progress, ~30 credits per year
Apply to UM (recommended by Nov. 24) and submit the DHC application by December 1; finalists interview in February.
The University of Montana's premier academic scholarships, awarded by the Davidson Honors College after application and interview.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,960
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,511
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,400
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Missoula, Montana
Missoula County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
103 career paths
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