The University of Montana
About Those Grizzlies
The University of Montana has produced graduates at the top of the food chain for the past 131 years. We’re Grizzlies after all. But there’s more to us than serving as an iconic symbol of the West. If you want to really understand what it means to embody the ethos of Montana’s public research institution, you've come to the right place.
Set Your Sights on Montana
From our main campus under the shadow of Mount Sentinel to Missoula College, our two-year institution campuses located in Missoula and Hamilton, we provide in-person and online academic programs to students seeking associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. We also offer certificates to sharpen your skills and and joint-degree programs to fast-track your time to graduation.
Exceptional Academics
With 500 degree pathways, UM provides the training and skillsets for achieving a future of your own making. Our faculty and inclusive campuses encourage interdisciplinary studies with a penchant for service, internships and career experience.
UM’s academic menu and hands-on experience attract students from across the globe. Our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures students can build meaningful, authentic relationships with professors, including valuable mentorship opportunities.
Great Year for GrizMed
UM By the Numbers
1893
UM was chartered in February 1893
Missoula
This small city in western Montana is home to the University of Montana and about 80K residents
10,000+
undergraduate and graduate students at UM
A Lasting Impact at Home and Beyond
Engrained at UM is an ethos of stewardship of place and people. Since its beginning, UM has been committed to public research that benefits students and the economy and answers the most pressing questions of our times. Grizzlies scan the horizon for what lies ahead and shape the future toward the greater good.
All of it adds up to an institution that delivers an all-encompassing education unmatched on either side of the Rockies. It’s the kind of education that will provide the experiences, memories and friends that last a lifetime without shackling you with debt.
Become a part of our legacy and leave your mark on the world.
#1 in Service to Community
For two years straight, the University of Montana ranked as the top college in the nation for overall contribution to the public good. The Washington Monthly ranking evaluates data across a range of measures, including affordability, access, social mobility and volunteerism.
We Are an R1 Institution
Our prestigious R1 designation means we’re at the forefront of research and innovation. This earned accolade yields remarkable opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Extensive field investigations, laboratory rigor and award-winning faculty lead the way for ground-breaking research that impacts the world.
Meet President Seth Bodnar
Seth Bodnar has led the University of Montana since taking office in January 2018. Together with UM’s faculty, staff and students, President Bodnar works to create a high-quality education that is widely accessible and to help every member of the community reach their unique, full potential.
Student Stats
25%
UM's fall enrollment in 2023 included 2,555 students who were the first in their families to attend college
66.5%
of UM students are Montana residents
100K+
in the community annually by UM students
76%
among UM students from first year to second year
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