July 8, 2020
The University of Montana Western was ranked as one of the best value schools in Montana by Bestvalueschools.org.
The list features the top-ranked colleges and universities from Montana. Ranking factors include the combination of the number of online programs, graduation rate, tuition costs and overall quality of programs based on student feedback.
The University of Montana Western offers a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education online, as well as two online associate degrees and five online certificate programs. While receiving the same quality of education as found on campus, online students can access their coursework remotely with 24/7 access. UMW has a tuition cost of $4,523 per year for 2020-2021 for resident students, making it the most affordable four-year university in the state of Montana.
The fields of academic study at Montana Western include Biology, Business and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Education, English, Equine Studies, Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts, Mathematics, and History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.
Students at the University of Montana Western enjoy a tight-knit community atmosphere and small class sizes where they work closely with peers and professors alike. Montana Western focuses on serving students, achieving academic excellence, and promoting experiential education. The 20-acre campus is an excellent choice for students to take advantage of the immersive learning opportunities offered by the nation’s only Experience One program, where they can build on critical and creative thinking skills to prepare for real-world job and graduate school opportunities. With Experience One, students at Montana Western take one course at a time for 18 days, take a short break and then move on to their next course. By utilizing block scheduling combined with immersive learning, UMW is the only public four year university in the country to employ this model that is focused on student success.
For more information about Experience One and the University of Montana Western, or to schedule a visit, call 877-683-7331 or visit www.umwestern.edu.
