The University of Montana Western

If you want to apply to Montana Western, the application fee is $30.

Montana Western Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Montana Western's admissions stats.

Montana Western 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	6%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	59%
Waitlist	No

The University of Montana Western Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Montana Western.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Montana Western?

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Montana Western does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of Montana Western Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Montana Western?

It is not difficult to get into Montana Western. Montana Western has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Montana Western accepted 26% of students, approximately 329 of the 1,277 students who applied.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Montana Western, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to The University of Montana Western

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Montana Western

Montana Western has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Montana Western Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Montana Western

Curious about the factors that are considered by Montana Western during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important

Make sure to check with Montana Western for more information on admission factors.

Montana Western 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Montana Western, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Montana Western's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√			MMR immunization record
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Montana Western?

Students admitted to Montana Western have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 83% submitted a class rank. At Montana Western 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 21% were in the top 25% and 54% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Montana Western, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	16%
2.50 and 2.9	20%
2.00 and 2.49	10%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Montana Western directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Montana Western considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Montana Western does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Montana Western's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 59% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Montana Western?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Montana Western students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Montana Western students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Montana Western?

To be most competitive at Montana Western, you should strive to earn between 17 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Montana Western's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Montana Western students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Montana Western

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Montana Western. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Montana Western during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Montana Western Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Montana Western?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Montana Western.

Does Montana Western accept transfer credits?

✅ Montana Western accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Montana Western accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Montana Western accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Montana Western accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Montana Western?

✅ Montana Western is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Montana Western's acceptance rate?

✅ Montana Western's acceptance rate is 26%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Montana Western?

❌ Montana Western does not offer early decision.

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