University of Montana Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Montana has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.1%(6,508)
Hispanic
6.3%(572)
African American
0.9%(81)
Asian
1.2%(112)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.5%(318)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
11.3%(1,025)
Unknown
4.5%(408)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment12,591
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Montana offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Montana has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.4%(3,887)
Women
57.5%(5,273)
Other
0.0%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men3,887

31% of total enrollment

Women5,273

42% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Montana serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.5%(416)
18-19
32.1%(2,427)
20-21
27.3%(2,068)
22-24
15.5%(1,172)
25+
19.6%(1,487)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(33)
22-24
17.1%(472)
25+
81.7%(2,252)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Montana attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.0%(890)
Out-of-State
42.3%(660)
International
0.7%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State890

57% of student body

Out-of-State660

42% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age