The University of Montana

The University of Montana is a public four-year institution located in Missoula, Montana, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 12,591 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a broad set of certificate and associate programs in skilled trades, health care, and technology fields. Programs include Carpentry/Carpenter, Welding Technology/Welder, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, Computer Support Specialist, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Reception/Receptionist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's level.

Located in Missoula, MT, the University of Montana serves as a major educational hub for the Northern Rockies region. Its wide range of vocational and applied programs alongside traditional degree pathways makes it a versatile option for students across western Montana.