How do I apply to the University of Montana

Montana residents can apply using Apply Montana, which is free and lets you apply to several Montana colleges at once. Out-of-state students apply using the Common App. Applications for fall 2027 are open now! Learn more about UM's admission requirements here.

What is the University of Montana like

UM is a public university in Missoula, Montana, with about 8,000 undergraduates, a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 30.

How many majors does UM offer

UM offers more than 200 undergraduate academic majors, plus hundreds of minors and concentrations. Use UM&#8217;s Program Finder to search for academic programs that align with your interests and explore areas of study.

Yes. UM offers in-person tours, prospective student preview events, group tours, a self-guided tour and a virtual tour. Learn more about visiting campus.

Who can answer my admissions questions

Visit the Meet Your Counselor page to find your assigned admissions counselor or contact the Office of Admissions at 406-243-6266 or admiss@umontana.edu to connect with your counselor.

What are the application deadlines

The earlier students submit the completed application and all required documents, the higher their priority in admissions processing and scholarship consideration.&#160; Apply by Dec. 1 for Early Action consideration. To receive Priority consideration, submit your application by March 1. Apply by May 1 for the Regular Decision deadline. After May 1, UM continues accepting applications on a rolling basis until one week before the semester begins.&#160; Learn more about application dates and deadlines.&#160;

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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

Application FAQs

Montana residents can apply using Apply Montana, which is free and lets you apply to several Montana colleges at once. Out-of-state students apply using the Common App. Applications for fall 2027 are open now!

Learn more about UM's admission requirements here.
UM is a public university in Missoula, Montana, with about 8,000 undergraduates, a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 30.
UM offers more than 200 undergraduate academic majors, plus hundreds of minors and concentrations. Use UM’s Program Finder to search for academic programs that align with your interests and explore areas of study.
Yes. UM offers in-person tours, prospective student preview events, group tours, a self-guided tour and a virtual tour. Learn more about visiting campus.
Visit the Meet Your Counselor page to find your assigned admissions counselor or contact the Office of Admissions at 406-243-6266 or admiss@umontana.edu to connect with your counselor.
The earlier students submit the completed application and all required documents, the higher their priority in admissions processing and scholarship consideration.

Apply by Dec. 1 for Early Action consideration. To receive Priority consideration, submit your application by March 1. Apply by May 1 for the Regular Decision deadline. After May 1, UM continues accepting applications on a rolling basis until one week before the semester begins.

Learn more about application dates and deadlines.

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

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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.