Montana, University of

Montana, University of admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 51% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. Enrolled students posted LSAT scores from 153 at the 25th percentile to 159 at the 75th percentile, a typical 6-point spread that reflects a fairly defined applicant profile. This profile makes Montana, University of a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

Montana, University of sits in the mid-range tuition tier relative to ABA-accredited law schools. The full-time non-resident tuition is $51,582 per year plus $2,930 in required fees. Living costs off campus are estimated at $35,371 per year. While not among the highest-cost programs, three-year total costs remain significant — typically $154,746 in tuition alone. Merit scholarships, where available, provide meaningful leverage for cost reduction. Prospective students are encouraged to model total cost of attendance including living expenses and compare net cost across admitted institutions before making a final enrollment decision.

Scholarship funding at Montana, University of is widely distributed: 89% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The partial median scholarship of $10,000 per year — ranging from $6,630 at the 25th percentile to $15,585 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.