| The University of Montana vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region VIII Universities #8 in Utah Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,552 Montana Residents $33,671 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,557 Utah Residents $17,545 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,039 Montana Residents $37,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,066 Utah Residents $18,679 Out-of-State |
| More$7,039 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,314 |
| Admission | ||
| 95.86% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,811 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,701 |
| Smaller7,891 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,672 |
| Larger2,920 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,029 |
| Smaller2,398 | Online Student Population | Larger5,108 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher48% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,001) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 592 | Number of faculty | 1,069 |
| Lower$84,022 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$88,216 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.