| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 229 | 68.15% |
| Idaho | 43 | 12.80% |
| Washington | 17 | 5.06% |
| Oregon | 10 | 2.98% |
| Nevada | 9 | 2.68% |
| Alaska | 4 | 1.19% |
| Arizona | 3 | 0.89% |
| California | 3 | 0.89% |
| Colorado | 2 | 0.60% |
| South Dakota | 2 | 0.60% |
| Wyoming | 2 | 0.60% |
| New York | 1 | 0.30% |
| North Dakota | 1 | 0.30% |
| Kansas | 1 | 0.30% |
| Indiana | 1 | 0.30% |
| North Dakota | 1 | 0.30% |
| Georgia | 1 | 0.30% |
| Iowa | 1 | 0.30% |
| Texas | 1 | 0.30% |
| Utah | 1 | 0.30% |
| Arkansas | 1 | 0.30% |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 0.30% |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0.30% |
The majority of the Montana Western students who live in the U.S. are from Montana. Student location diversity is considered average.