University of Montana

32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
http://www.umt.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1893
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	10,228
Endowment	14,970,908
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	30
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	5,174 in-state, 14,979 out-of-state
Room/Board	5,860

Services
Associated Firms	US Forest Service, The University of Montana - Missoula, St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center (Missoula), Missoula Public Schools, Community Medical Center (Missoula MT), and WalMart
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	Art galleries (four) and public art on campus and in various buildings; Broadcast media center (public radio and public television); Presentation technology equipment and services; and Multimedia classrooms in numerous buildings.
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	Art galleries (four) and public art on campus and in various buildings; Broadcast media center (public radio and public television); Presentation technology equipment and services; and Multimedia classrooms in numerous buildings.
Periodical Subs	13,208
# of Books	1,103,448
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	42%
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	6%
Students in sororities	6%
Campus Size	220 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	24%
College housing types	coed dorms (70%), women's dorms (4%), men's dorms (3%), sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students (15%), apartment for single students (4%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (2%), other housing options (1%)
Popular Events	Homecoming; Kyi-Yo Powwow (reputedly the largest collegiate powwow in NW and fourth largest in US and Canada); Griz-Cat (UM vs MSU) FB and BB games; Foresters' Ball; International Festival and Food Bazaar;
Nearest Airport	Missoula MT (8), Butte or Helena, Montana (120)
Nearest Train	Whitefish MT (120)
Army ROTC	Offered on campus
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations	150
# of fraternities	6
# of sororities	4
Students in fraternities	6%
Students in sororities	6%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Montana Kaimin (Tuesday through Friday)
Honor Societies	Alpha Lambda Delta (freshmen), Golden Key, Kappa Psi (Pharmacy), Mortar Board (seniors), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science), and; a separate honors college and honors program.
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Buddhist Club, Campus Advance, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry, International Student Christian Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Movement, New Hope Christian Fellowship; Pagan or Wiccan Education, Riptide Student Ministries, University Christian Fellowship, Wesley Foundation;
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Association; American Indian Business Leaders; Chinese Student Association; International Student Association; Japan Club; Kyi-Yo Native American Student Association; La Gente Unida; Malaysian Student Association; Muslim Student Association; South and Southeast Asian Cultural Organization; Taiwanese Student Association
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Artists' Collective; Corps of Cadets; Chamber Chorale; Composer's Club; Jazz Band; Opera Theatre; Percussion Club; Role Players' Club; Symphonic Winds; Symphony Orchestra; University Choir; UM Productions (concerts, etc. ); KBGA Radio (student); Transportation Office; Off-Campus Renter Center; Legal Services; Child Care Services; and; Sports clubs / club sports -- Baseball, Boxing, Crew, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Hang Gliding/Paragliding, Ice Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Rodeo, Rugby, Skiing, Skydiving, Soccer, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball;