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The University of Montana, also known as UM, is a state university located in Missoula, Montana, United States. It was founded in 1893. It is part of the University of Montana System. Rolling Stone magazine has called UM the "Most scenic campus in America." Outside Magazine ranks it "among the top 10 colleges nationally for combining academic quality and outdoor recreation."
The University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Forestry and Conservation
- College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
- College of Technology
- Davidson Honors College
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Fine Arts
- School of Journalism
- School of Law
UM calls itself a city within a city and has various facilities including its own eateries, banking, medical facilities, postal services, and ZIP Code. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Grizzlies or Lady Griz. The university is home to several student groups and organizations.
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Campus LocationMissoula Montana Missoula, MT 59812 USA Main Tel: (406) 243-0211 Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
The University Of Montana HighlightsWhere The University Of Montana stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management and art studies.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,692 | 47 | | Master | 462 | 46 | | Associate | 203 | 20 | | First-professional degree | 136 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 129 | 14 | | Doctorale | 77 | 17 | | Post-master's certificate | 6 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at The University Of Montana was 13,628 in 2007 (12,129 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students, graduate students are 14%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 4%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,141 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,504 | | Room | $ 2,726 | | Board | $ 3,300 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid: The University Of Montana participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 310 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 167 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 108 |
Housing and MealsThe University Of Montana provides on-campus housing for 3,425 of its 12,129 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
The University Of Montana AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The University Of Montana is in the Big Sky Conference for major sports. The University Of Montana offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 133 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 99 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .
The University Of Montana Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 94% | | Women | 96% | | All | 95% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-600 | | Math | 470-600 | | Writing | 460-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (103 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (411 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (200 awarded) - Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Natural Resources/Conservation
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (22 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (220 awarded) - Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (105 awarded) - Family and Community Services
- Public Administration
- Social Work
LAW (91 awarded) - Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (631 awarded) - American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- History
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (22 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded) - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (140 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (66 awarded) - Neuroscience
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC (31 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (62 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (87 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (16 awarded) SCIENCE (144 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (169 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (17 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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