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The main campus of Montana Western is in Dillon, Montana (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Montana Western offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Montana Western admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Montana Western had 1,159 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Montana Western makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Montana Western belong to the Frontier Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
Montana Western offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Montana - Western
710 S Atlantic
Dillon, MT 59725-3598
General Phone: (406) 683-7011
Admissions Phone: (406) 683-7331
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 683-7511
http://www.umwestern.edu
Montana Western awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 112 | early childhood education, teacher ed, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 32 | business, business management |
| Hospitality | 5 | travel services |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | equestrian studies |
| Design | 0 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana Western in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 49 | 7 |
In 2005, Montana Western had a total enrollment of 1,159 students (1,029 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 18% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 77% |
| Idaho | 8% |
| Hawaii | 5% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
Montana Western offers campus housing for 339 of its 1,029 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 683-7331
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,997 |
| Room and board | $ 4,740 |
| Room charge | $ 1,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,370 |
Financial Aid:
Montana Western participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 683-7511
Montana Western has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $51,635 | 5 | $47,948 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $42,683 | 5 | $44,115 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $37,582 | 5 | $40,080 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $33,728 | 7 | $29,435 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $43,645 | 22 | $39,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 18 | 27 |
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 Education, Multiple Levels
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 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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