The University of Montana-Western Acceptance Rate
Dillon, Montana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 793
- Admitted
- 789
- Yield
- 38%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 793 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 7 years of federal data, The University of Montana-Western's acceptance rate has risen from 60.7% in 2017–18 to 99.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 815 to 793 (-3%) over that period.
Its 99.5% rate makes The University of Montana-Western more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Montana schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
The University of Montana-Western has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 38% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 815 | 495 | 60.7% | 277 |
| 2018–19 | 722 | 435 | 60.2% | 247 |
| 2019–20 | 793 | 448 | 56.5% | 269 |
| 2020–21 | 860 | 446 | 51.9% | 241 |
| 2021–22 | 1,278 | 426 | 33.3% | 229 |
| 2022–23 | 1,476 | 536 | 36.3% | 271 |
| 2023–24 | 793 | 789 | 99.5% | 300 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 493 | 493 | 100% |
| Men | 295 | 291 | 98.6% |
| Another gender | 5 | 5 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Montana-Western's acceptance rate?
The University of Montana-Western's acceptance rate is 99.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (789 admitted of 793 applicants).
Is The University of Montana-Western test optional?
The University of Montana-Western is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to The University of Montana-Western?
The University of Montana-Western received 793 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 789.
Is The University of Montana-Western getting harder to get into?
The University of Montana-Western has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.7% in 2017–18 to 99.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2017–18 to 2023–24. Official site: umwestern.edu/.