The University of Montana Western

The University of Montana Western (UMW) is a public university located in Dillon, Montana, United States. It is affiliated with The University of Montana and is part of the Montana University System. The school was founded in 1893 as Montana State Normal School. The college was founded as a center for training teachers. It was formerly known as Western Montana College before becoming part of the Montana University System in 2000. Enrollment of full-time, degree seeking students as of Fall 2018 was 1,221 students.

The University of Montana Western is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Dillon (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Montana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, The University of Montana Western (UMW) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Montana Western (UMW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 126 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.