The University of Montana Acceptance Rate
Missoula, Montana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,464
- Admitted
- 9,048
- Yield
- 18.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Montana's acceptance rate has risen from 92.7% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,345 to 9,464 (+77%) over that period.
Its 95.6% rate makes The University of Montana more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Montana schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
The University of Montana has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,345 | 4,956 | 92.7% | 2,013 |
| 2015–16 | 5,600 | 5,097 | 91% | 1,750 |
| 2016–17 | 6,660 | 6,156 | 92.4% | 1,620 |
| 2017–18 | 6,182 | 5,727 | 92.6% | 1,671 |
| 2018–19 | 5,475 | 4,829 | 88.2% | 1,535 |
| 2019–20 | 4,910 | 4,614 | 94% | 1,482 |
| 2020–21 | 5,380 | 5,153 | 95.8% | 1,296 |
| 2021–22 | 7,233 | 5,941 | 82.1% | 1,542 |
| 2022–23 | 8,943 | 8,530 | 95.4% | 1,621 |
| 2023–24 | 9,464 | 9,048 | 95.6% | 1,652 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,418 | 5,231 | 96.5% |
| Men | 4,042 | 3,815 | 94.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 1% |
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's acceptance rate?
The University of Montana's acceptance rate is 95.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,048 admitted of 9,464 applicants).
Is The University of Montana test optional?
The University of Montana is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Montana?
The University of Montana received 9,464 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,048.
Is The University of Montana getting harder to get into?
The University of Montana has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 92.7% in 2014–15 to 95.6% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umt.edu/.