University of Montana (Missoula, MT)
University of Montana (Missoula, MT)
The University of Montana is a public research university. Established in 1893, six years before Montana officially became a state, the university serves as the flagship school for the rest of the University of Montana System. The 220-acre main campus sits at the foot of Mount Sentinel, one of the most recognizable state landmarks—thanks to the huge M painted on the side of the mountain!
The campus is hosts nearly 15,000 students, and operates as a city within a city. It boasts its own restaurants, medical facilities, police station, postal services, banks, and postal code. The university is split up into five Colleges (Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, and Technology and Visual and Performing Arts) and three professional Schools (Business Administration, Law, and Journalism).
Extracurricular activities on campus include seven fraternities and four sororities, as well as scores of student organizations. The university is also known for its extensive study abroad opportunities, which include over 40 countries and 90 affiliated universities.
The University of Montana is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
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