The University of Montana - Western

Name

The University of Montana - Western

Legal name

The University of Montana Western

Website

https://umwestern.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Montana Western is a public four-year institution in Dillon, Montana, and the only public university in the nation offering Experience One one-course-at-a-time block scheduling, serving undergraduate, transfer, non-traditional, and international students across 13 academic departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University-Led Summer/Winter Schools (Credit/Non-Credit) (EDAIAIAA), Short-Term Exchange & Visiting Student Programs (EDAIABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Experiential learning education
• Block scheduling model
• Public university tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Dillon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, mandatory fees, and various program-specific charges based on student enrollment and residency status.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services revenue charged per semester based on student living arrangements.
3. State Funding: Public university funding from Montana state government as part of the Montana University System.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The University of Montana Western is a public four-year institution delivering undergraduate education through its signature Experience One block scheduling model, in which students take one course at a time for immersive experiential learning. It offers baccalaureate degree programs across 13 departments, on-campus housing and dining, financial aid, academic advising, counseling, career services, dual enrollment for high school students, and continuing education through the School of Outreach. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, and state appropriations as part of the Montana University System.

Product overview

The University of Montana Western is a public four-year institution offering undergraduate education through its unique Experience One block scheduling model, the only one of its kind at a public four-year institution in the nation. The university provides comprehensive academic programs across 13 departments alongside extensive student services including academic advising (DegreeWorks), financial aid, counseling, disability services, TRIO support, career services, and residence/dining facilities. The institution operates administrative systems including the DAWGS student portal, Canvas LMS, and Banner ERP, supported by IT Services and the Lucy Carson Library with multiple database integrations. Outreach programs, dual enrollment for high school students, and conference services extend the university's educational mission beyond traditional degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Experience One: The university's unique block scheduling educational model where students take one course at a time for immersive experiential learning
• WUE

Products and services

• Experience One Block Scheduling Program Signature academic model where students take one course at a time in three-and-a-half week blocks, enabling immersive, hands-on experiential learning. Offered to undergraduate students seeking a four-year bachelor's degree at the only public four-year institution in the nation using this approach.
• Undergraduate Academic Programs Comprehensive bachelor's degree programs across 13 departments including Biology, Business & Technology, Education, English, Environmental Sciences, Equine Studies, Fine Arts, Health & Human Performance, History/Philosophy/Social Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology, and Honors. Designed for traditional and non-traditional undergraduate students.
• Lucy Carson Library Academic library providing research tools, books, articles, databases (Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, Gale OneFile), interlibrary loan, Learning Commons tutoring, writing support, and academic coaching for enrolled students and faculty.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial support including scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs, WUE tuition discounts for out-of-state students, and veteran/military educational benefits for enrolled and prospective students.
• Student Counseling Services Confidential professional counseling services for mental health, wellness, education, and career goals, including support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other personal challenges, available to enrolled students.
• Residence Life (On-Campus Housing) On-campus housing facilities including residence halls, family housing, meal plans, Bulldog Card services, and a residential community focused on academic success and student involvement for enrolled students.
• Dining Services Campus dining operations offering all-you-care-to-eat meals, farm-to-college locally sourced food, OZZI sustainable to-go program, and various meal plan options for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• School of Outreach (Continuing Education) Lifelong learning division providing professional development for educators, non-degree certificates, workforce verified skills training, and community enrichment programs for all ages, including adult learners.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit programs for high school students allowing them to earn college credits while in high school, including the OneTwoFree program, serving students pursuing degrees, trade certificates, military, or direct workforce entry.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federal grant program providing educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation college students, and students with learning or physical disabilities through academic support, guidance, and retention services.
• Montana 10 Student Success Program Student success program offering academic, social, and financial support designed to help students persist and succeed in college, particularly first-year and at-risk enrollees.
• Disability Support Services Accessibility services ensuring academic programs are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities, providing academic adjustments, accommodations, and ADA-related support for enrolled students.
• Career Services Career exploration, job placement assistance, work study position coordination, and professional development resources for current students and recent graduates.
• Campus Events & Conference Services Planning and coordination services for meetings, conferences, programs, and special events, including venue rental, catering, and summer camp hosting for external organizations and internal groups.
• Academic Advising Student-centered academic advising partnership providing faculty advisor support for exploring academic interests, degree planning, registration preparation, and personal/professional goal clarification.
• Land, Water and Sky Center New initiative to advance experiential learning and natural resource stewardship as part of Montana Western's signature hands-on educational mission. Launched in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% course completion rate for first-time freshmen
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBILTAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Montana Western will host the 2026 IBILTA virtual international conference, bringing together educators and researchers to explore innovative learning and teaching.
• Montana Shakespeare in the ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring free Shakespeare performances to UMW Legacy Plaza, including The Merchant of Venice.
• Pioneer FederalminorOthersSponsor of Montana Western's 33rd Annual Scholarship Golf Scramble, held July 24-25, 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Carroll College: A private Catholic liberal-arts college in Helena, Montana, with similar undergraduate-focused programming and small-campus profile. Comparable as a Montana four-year competitor for the same regional student pool.
• Rocky Mountain College: A small private four-year college in Billings, Montana. Comparable as a small, undergraduate-focused Montana institution competing for similar non-traditional and in-state students.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: An online, competency-based nonprofit university serving adult and non-traditional learners across the western U.S. Comparable as an affordable, outcomes-focused alternative targeting the same price-sensitive adult-learner segment UMW serves through School of Outreach.
• Northern Wyoming Community College District: A community college district in neighboring Wyoming offering associate degrees and transfer pathways. Comparable as a lower-cost regional alternative for the same geographic student pool UMW targets through WUE.

Broad incumbents

• Brigham Young University-Idaho: A large regional four-year institution focused on undergraduate teaching with a strong experiential/practical emphasis and low tuition. Comparable to UMW in mission emphasis on affordable, undergraduate-focused education in the Mountain West.
• University of Wyoming: The flagship public university of neighboring Wyoming and a WUE participant. Comparable as a regional public four-year that draws from an overlapping WUE catchment and competes for western U.S. students.

Direct peers

• Montana Technological University: A small public four-year institution within the Montana University System with a STEM and applied-research focus. Comparable in size, public-system affiliation, and rural Montana footprint.
• Southern Utah University: A public regional university in southern Utah with strong experiential learning programs and WUE participation. Comparable as a similarly-sized public four-year institution emphasizing hands-on education and affordability in the Intermountain West.
• University of Montana: The primary public research university within the Montana University System, based in Missoula. Comparable as a state-system peer competing for the same Montana high-school pipeline and state funding allocations.
• Montana State University: Montana's flagship land-grant public university and fellow Montana University System member. Directly comparable as a public four-year institution competing for in-state students, state appropriations, and WUE-eligible out-of-state recruits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@umtwestern
• Facebookfacebook.com/313212510912
• Xx.com/montanawestern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-montana-western

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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