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Undergraduate Admissions

Live Boldy, 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."

Countdown to Fall 2027 Application

The application for Montana residents planning to attend UM starting in fall semester 2027 will open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The application for out-of-state students planning to attend UM starting in fall semester 2027 will open Aug. 1, 2026. In the meantime, learn more about UM's admission requirements.

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

13:1

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.