UM Western Admission Requirements

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into UM Western? The University of Montana Western is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult The University of Montana Western directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. The University of Montana Western is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of Montana Western?

The University of Montana Western typically prefers applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 770. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1010 out of 1600. UM Western ranks #6 in Montana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 85 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UM Western?

Admission data indicates that UM Western regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 18 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 21 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Montana for highest average ACT composite score. 15 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of Montana Western.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Montana Western?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into UM Western. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Montana Western was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Montana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UM Western accepts 52% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021

High School Class Rank

53% of The University of Montana Western freshman were in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

Fall 2022 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Montana Western is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Montana Western and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted