October 12, 2020
The University of Montana Western has been selected as a 2021 "hidden gem college" for the Rocky Mountain region by Collegeraptor.com.
College Raptor is a leading college planning platform that helps families discover college matches to find the best colleges at the best price. College Raptor is the only site that offers side-by-side comparisons of estimated financial aid packages along with simplified campus match scores and admission chances. Not only can individuals find the schools that best fit their academic and career goals, but they can find the most affordable institutions, reduce their need for student debt and create a plan for maximizing their chances of getting in and receiving the most aid.
To qualify as a hidden gem, a school must receive fewer than 5,000 applications per year, have fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students, and have an acceptance rate higher than 10%. States included in the Rocky Mountain region are Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. The University of Montana Western ranked in the top three for hidden gem colleges in Montana. Click here to see the list in its entirety.
Montana Western is unique because of its Experience One program, block scheduling model and small class sizes. 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. Students at the University of Montana Western enjoy a tight-knit community atmosphere where they work closely with peers and professors alike. At UMW, students take advantage of immersive learning experiences and build on critical and creative thinking skills to prepare for real-world job and graduate school opportunities.
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.
