September 13, 2022
The University of Montana Western has been ranked #3 in Top Public Schools, #4 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #8 in Best Regional Colleges, #8 in Best Value Schools, and #36 in Top Performers on Social Mobility in the Western region by U.S. News & World Report in their 2022-23 rankings.
Now in its 38th year, the rankings evaluate more than 1450 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality. Each year, they provide prospective students and their families with helpful data and information to help them make informed choices on selecting institutions of higher education.
“For nearly 40 years, the Best Colleges methodology has continuously evolved to reflect changes in the higher education landscape and the interests of prospective students,” said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. “Guiding that evolution is U.S. News’ mission of providing useful data and information to help with one of life’s biggest decisions.”
The Western region is comprised of 15 states including Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Montana, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska, and Hawaii. U.S. News calculates each ranking based on a specific methodology, using factors including overall graduation rates, academic quality, Pell grant graduation rates and social mobility, programs for full and part-time veterans, financial support, and academic resources for faculty.
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. The 20-acre campus is an excellent choice for students to take advantage of the experiential learning offered by the Experience One program, where they can build on critical and creative thinking skills to prepare for real-world job and graduate school opportunities. Montana Western’s commitment to engagement and support offer an incredible experience for students while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence and low tuition costs.
To view the University of Montana Western’s full rankings listing, visit tinyurl.com/UMWrankings22-23.
For more information about Experience One and the University of Montana Western, or to schedule a tour, visit www.umwestern.edu or call 877-683-7331.
