UM enrollment up nearly 6%; largest leap in 15 years

MISSOULA – Enrollment at the University of Montana’s flagship, four-year campus is up nearly 6% this fall. When including Missoula College, total enrollment at UM is up nearly 5%, marking the largest year-over-year jump in 15 years.

In total, there are 484 more students enrolled at UM this fall than in fall 2023, bringing total enrollment to 10,811. Since 2021, UM has added over 1,300 students to its overall headcount, the most of any college in Montana.

“UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana,” UM President Seth Bodnar said. “Our mission is inclusive prosperity, and the growing UM student body mirrors the hard-working people who make up our state. We are proud to be serving increasing numbers of Montanans, first-generation, Native American and veteran students.”