University of Montana
Former name | The University of Montana-Missoula (1893-1913) State University of Montana (1913-1935) (1935–1965) |
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| Motto | Lux et Veritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Light and Truth" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | February 13, 1893 |
Parent institution | Montana University System - The University of Montana System |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $241.6 million (2022) |
| President | Seth Bodnar |
| Provost | Adrea Lawrence |
Academic staff | 559 full-time, 232 part-time |
| Students | 10,811 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 6,494 total (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small city, 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Newspaper | Montana Kaimin |
| Colors | Maroon and silver |
| Nickname | Grizzlies and Lady Griz |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Monte |
| Website | www |
The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana, United States. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 2024 saw total enrollment hit 10,811, marking the highest total enrollment for UM since 2018.
It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" as of 2022.
Alumni include 11 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars, and 40 Udall Scholars. One alumnus, Harold Urey, has won the Nobel Prize.