The University Of Montana Western

The University of Montana Western, also known as UM-Western, is a public college located in Dillon, Montana. UM-Western is part of the University of Montana System. The university was founded in 1893 and was formerly known as Western Montana College before becoming part of the University of Montana System. The university offers associate’s degree programs with majors and minors in several subjects. In addition, the university also offers interdisciplinary programs in arts and sciences, and special honor and multicultural programs.

UM-Western sponsors several clubs and organizations for its students. The Student Government Association organizes several student activities on campus. The college has a campus radio, 90.9 KDWG, which broadcasts several educational and cultural programs.

The University Of Montana Western Highlights

Where The University Of Montana Western stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Montana Western Students

The student enrollment at Montana Western was 1,148 in 2007 (1,037 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Montana Western participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Montana Western provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 1,037 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Montana Western Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Montana Western is in the Frontier Conference for major sports.

Montana Western offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 105 male students received the aid (men were 72% of those receiving aid) and 40 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 28% of students receiving such aid) .