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Undergraduate Admissions

Live Boldly, Learn Deeply, Lead with Purpose

At the University of Montana, we don’t just educate for success — we educate for personal meaning and collective significance. A UM education fuses academic excellence and career preparedness with a deep commitment to personal development, civic responsibility and purposeful living, preparing students not just for careers, but for lives of meaning, leadership and service. We call this "The Montana Way."

Apply Now for Fall 2027

The application for students planning to attend UM starting in fall semester 2027 is open now!

Montana residents should use the Apply Montana application to apply to UM. This application is free for Montana residents and allows students to apply to multiple Montana colleges at once.

Out-of-state students should use the Common App to apply to UM. The Common App allows students to apply to UM and other participating colleges and universities using one shared application.

Questions about the application process? Find admission requirements, application instructions, deadlines and more here.

Academics at UM

At UM, students partner with their professors to create unique academic journeys that span majors and areas of study and prepare graduates for not just for careers, but for lives of meaning, leadership and service.

Learn About UM's Academic Options

8K

Undergraduate Students

Big university amenties, small school connections

17:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Average class size: 30 students

200+

academic majors

With hundreds of minors and concentrations

Visit Our Campus

The University of Montana is an inspiring place to discover who you are and where you want to go. Learn more about our campus tour options and prospective student preview events.