by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,334 undergraduates in 2020, Montana Western is a small, public university located in Dillon, Montana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Montana Western can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Montana Western Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Montana Western. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Montana Western Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Montana Western does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Montana Western Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Montana Western for Veterans Guide.
Montana Western offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Montana Western has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,334 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,060 (79.5%). Part-time attendance was 274 (20.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,060 | 274 | 1,334 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Montana Western is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Montana Western #1703 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Montana Western by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Montana Western Diversity Guide.
Montana Western has a total of 220 student athletes, 134 men and 86 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,861,154 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,826,112 |
| Net | $35,042 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Montana - Western Athletics