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The University of Montana Western is abbreviated as UMW. It is a public university located in Dillon, Montana, United States. UMW was founded as the Montana State Normal School in 1893. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study including fine arts, education, business, social sciences, technology, environmental science, and philosophy. Special programs including honors seminars, and technical education is also available at the university.
UMW is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, and National Intercollegiate Rodeo. UMW is also a member of the Frontier Conference. The university mascot is a bulldog, and the athletics teams are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. Varsity athletics teams of the college participate in sports including basketball, volleyball, golf, rodeo and football.
Montana Western is found in Dillon, MT. Dillon is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Montana Western.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Montana Western accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,148 in 2007-2008 at Montana Western.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Montana Western values student athletics, and belongs to the Frontier Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
Montana Western is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Montana Western
710 S Atlantic
Dillon, MT 59725-3598
General Phone: (406) 683-7011
http://www.umwestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 88 | teacher ed, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Business and Management | 37 | business, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Animal Science and Care | 14 | equestrian studies |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care management |
| Hospitality | 2 | travel services |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana Western in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 148 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Montana Western had a total enrollment of 1,148 students (1,084 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 62% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Hawaii | 8% |
| Idaho | 5% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Utah | 3% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Montana Western offers campus housing for 363 of its 1,084 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Dillon, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,228 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,740 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Room charge | $ 2,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
Montana Western participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253700)
Montana Western has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $61,057 | 5 | $57,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $54,887 | 6 | $53,155 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $47,207 | 6 | $48,864 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $39,183 | 11 | $35,393 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $51,460 | 28 | $46,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 40 | 145 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 20 | 33 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana Western Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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