University of Montana

This article is about the main campus in Missoula. For other campuses, see Montana University System.

University of Montana
Former name
Montana State University
(1945–1965)[1]
MottoLux et Veritas (Latin)
Motto in English
"Light and Truth"
TypePublic research university
EstablishedFebruary 13, 1893;
131 years ago (1893-02-13)[2]
Parent institution
Montana University System - The University of Montana System
AccreditationNWCCU
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$241.6 million (2022)[3]
PresidentSeth Bodnar
ProvostAdrea Lawrence
Academic staff
559 full-time, 232 part-time
Students10,811 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates6,494 total (fall 2024)
Location
Missoula
,
Montana
,
United States
CampusSmall city, 220 acres (89 ha)
NewspaperMontana Kaimin
ColorsMaroon and silver[4]
   
NicknameGrizzlies and Lady Griz
Sporting affiliations
MascotMonte
Websitewww.umt.edu

The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System[5] and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811[6], marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018.

It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" as of 2022.[7]

The University of Montana ranks 17th in the nation and fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars;[8] it has 11 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars, and 40 Udall Scholars to its name.[9][10] One alumnus, Harold Urey, has won the Nobel Prize.[11]

  1. ^ "University of Montana new name for Missoula campus". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). July 1, 1965. p. 8. Archived from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "UMT History". Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2022. University of Montana Foundation AUDITED FINANCIALS (PDF) (Report). University of Montana Foundation. June 30, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Official Graphic Standards Manual for The University of Montana". Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "Montana University System Profile" (PDF). Montana University System. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "University of Montana Fall 2024 Census Enrollment Report" (PDF). umt.edu. September 18, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Retrieved September 13, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "University of Montana Overview". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  9. ^ Drake, Laure (April 10), UM Student Wins Prestigious Award, UM News, retrieved April 30, 2014
  10. ^ "UM External Scholarship Recipients 1904–present". Archived from the original on June 8, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  11. ^ "The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1934". NobelPrize.org. Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2022.