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The University of Montana Computer Science Programs

The University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, MT. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

The University of Montana Rankings

University of Montana has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 2	State — Montana
Overall Quality	#19 of 28	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#430 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is The University of Montana?

Contact details for University of Montana are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Missoula, Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
Phone:	4062430211
Website:	www.umt.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.umt.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.umt.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Montana?

You can apply to University of Montana online at: admissions.umt.edu/apply/default.php

University of Montana is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Montana

Here’s what University of Montana considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Montana?

University of Montana has an acceptance rate of 96%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

1% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Montana ranged between 23 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Montana can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,065	3,846	95%
Women	5,503	5,328	97%

Can I Afford The University of Montana?

The average net price after aid at University of Montana is $17,118. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,964
In-State Fees	$2,588
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,527
Out-of-State Fees	$3,144
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,552
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,671

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at University of Montana receive some form of financial aid (1,561 students).

Nearly 66% of students at University of Montana receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,975 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,382.

Student Loan Debt

41% of University of Montana undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,498 per year.

The University of Montana Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,431 students enrolled at University of Montana. University of Montana is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,079 undergraduate students at University of Montana, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Montana undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	84
Black or African American	56
Hispanic	431
White	5,040
American Indian/Alaska Native	233
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	1,005
Non-Resident	70

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Montana are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Montana	1,048
Washington	152
California	78
Idaho	60
Oregon	50

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

The University of Montana Graduate Student Diversity

2,757 of University of Montana’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Montana, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Montana graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	468
Black or African American	49
Hispanic	129
White	1,651
American Indian/Alaska Native	79
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	135
Non-Resident	96

Online Learning at The University of Montana

University of Montana provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,971 undergraduate students at University of Montana took at least one online class — of those, 804 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 203 students took at least one online class and 1,594 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at The University of Montana

The following computer science majors are available at University of Montana, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	64	—	—	90
Computer Science	20	3	—	23
Information Science/Studies	—	—	—	16
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	—	—	12
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	—	—	8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	—	—	3
Computer Programming	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at The University of Montana

University of Montana offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Montana has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.