University of Montana-Western Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
70%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Montana-Western has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.8%(1,231)
Hispanic
3.5%(63)
African American
1.0%(18)
Asian
0.4%(7)
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.6%(119)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(8)
Two or More Races
3.5%(64)
Unknown
16.8%(305)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment1,816
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Montana-Western has a gender distribution of 70% female students and 30% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.2%(553)
Women
68.9%(1,263)
Other
1.0%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men553

30% of total enrollment

Women1,263

70% of total enrollment

Other17.5

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Montana-Western serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.2%(118)
18-19
28.4%(409)
20-21
24.0%(345)
22-24
17.2%(247)
25+
22.3%(321)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(18)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Montana-Western attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 53% in-state residents, 47% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
52.6%(154)
Out-of-State
47.4%(139)

Regional Representation

In-State154

53% of student body

Out-of-State139

47% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

70%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age