University of Montana

The University of Montana 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.... Wikipedia

  • Former name:  The University of Montana-Missoula (1893–1913), State University of Montana (1913–1935), Montana State University, (1935–1965)
  • Motto:  Lux et Veritas (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Light and Truth"
  • Type:  Public research university
  • Established:  February 13, 1893
  • Parent institution:  Montana University System - The University of Montana System
  • Academic affiliations:  Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $289.6 million (2024)
  • President:  Seth Bodnar
  • Provost:  Adrea Lawrence
  • Academic staff:  559 full-time, 232 part-time
  • Students:  11,064 (fall 2025)
  • Undergraduates:  6,237 total (fall 2025)
  • Campus:  Small city
  • Newspaper:  Montana Kaimin
  • Colors:  Maroon and silver
  • Mascot:  Monte
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky, USCSA
  • Website:  www.umt.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo