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The University of Montana-Western

Dillon, MT umwestern.edu 1,271 students

The University of Montana Western is located in Dillon, a small town in southwestern Montana. The campus is situated near the Beaverhead River and surrounded by the scenic landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Montana Western is known for its Experience One program, where students take one course at a time for focused learning. This block scheduling system fosters a close-knit academic community.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,924
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$6,430
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,038/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Montana-Western's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 32% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,093 $60,372
$30K – $48K $15,286 $61,144
$48K – $75K $16,516 $66,064
$75K – $110K $18,511 $74,044
$110K+ $18,898 $75,592
Sticker price (no aid) $6,430 $25,720
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Montana-Western

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
60
$35,880/yr High 18.6x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
59
$38,151/yr High 18.3x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
52
$36,742/yr High 15.6x

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