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The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT
Figures on this page come from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. This school has not been individually reviewed, so there is no ranking, aid-policy, or GPA guidance below.
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $34,863 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,822 |
| $30k–$48k | $14,058 |
| $48k–$75k | $15,951 |
| $75k–$110k | $17,785 |
| Over $110k | $20,125 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $34,863 (out-of-state) · $21,403 in-state.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $59,288 | $62,474 |
| $30k–$48k | $56,232 | $59,254 |
| $48k–$75k | $63,804 | $67,233 |
| $75k–$110k | $71,140 | $74,963 |
| Over $110k | $80,500 | $84,826 |
51% of students here graduate within six years. If the degree takes a fifth year, budget roughly one more year at the prices above — ask the school what share of students finish in four.
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask The University of Montana-Western how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at The University of Montana-Western
100% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check The University of Montana-Western's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
At The University of Montana-Western: 26 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $39,009 median earnings (Business Administration, Management and Operations.)
Many undergraduate business schools admit their own cohort at application time and are more selective than the university overall; others admit only after two years of coursework.
Check: Whether the business school is direct-admit for first-years, and if not, what GPA the internal application actually requires.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at The University of Montana-Western in computer science, engineering, nursing, architecture or visual & performing arts, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of The University of Montana-Western, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $32,925 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. · Business | $39,009 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $36,437 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $30,771 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is The University of Montana-Western a reach, target, or safety for you?
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Model my odds & cost — freeFigures are estimates modeled on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data and recent reporting, provided for guidance only. Always confirm cost with The University of Montana-Western’s official net price calculator and admissions figures with the school directly.