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University of Montana

University of Montana School of Journalism

32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812



Academic Year Represented

2024

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Montana School of Journalism is to provide students with a professional education in journalism; to teach them to think critically, act ethically and communicate effectively; to help them understand the challenges and changes in the news media; and to inspire them to use their talents to improve journalism and enhance a diverse and democratic society. (Adopted by the faculty March 2008, readopted in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2022 and 2023.)

Technology/Equipment/Facilities

Undergraduate Degrees Offered

B.A. in Journalism

Graduate Degrees Offered

M.A. in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism

Majors

Journalism

Tracks within Majors

Internships Accepted for Credit

Yes

Internships Facilitated

Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit

We offer faculty-led international reporting trips, embedded coverage of the biennial legislative session and semester-long reporting efforts on Indigenous communities.

Online Options

Social media and audience engagement certificate of four classes offered fully online.

Study-Abroad Options

One faculty-led study abroad per year. Taught in spring.

Graduate Programs

Budgets and Fees

Department Budget

$1,858,946


Amount Spent per Student


Undergraduate Students

Undergrad Student Fees

$7,719


Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan


Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan


Undergrad In-State Tuition


Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition


Average Undergraduate Financial Aid


Average Undergraduate Student Debt


Graduate Students

Graduate Student Fees

$None


Graduate In-State Tuition


Graduate Out-of-State Tuition


Average Graduate Financial Aid


Average Graduate Student Debt


Students

Enrollment Numbers

Total Accredited Unit Enrollment

149


Undergraduate Enrollment

149


Graduate Enrollment

17


Number of In-State Students

81


Percentage of In-State Students

47


Number of International Students

1


Percentage of International Students

1


Number of Students by Gender

Male

36


Female

64


Not Specified


Number of Students by Ethnicity

White

121


Black

1


Asian

1


Hispanic/Latino

10


Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian


Native American or Native Alaskan

13


Other

13


Class Sizes

Average Size of Skill Based Classes

14


Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes

36


Retention and Graduation

First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University

73


Four Year Completion Rate

58


Six Year Completion Rate

70


New Graduate Employment

Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation

80


Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study


Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study


Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study


Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study


Attending a Graduate Program


Unemployed


Unknown Status


Faculty

Faculty Appointments

Full-Time Faculty

8


Part-Time Faculty

2


Faculty with Tenure

7


Faculty on Tenure Track

1


Untenured Part-Time Faculty


Untenured Full-Time Faculty

1


Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field


Number of Faculty by Gender

Male

7


Female

4


Unspecified


Number of Faculty by Ethnicity

White

10


Black


Asian


Hispanic/Latino


Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian


Native American or Native Alaskan

1


Other


Faculty-to-Student Ratio

Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes


Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes