91´ÎÔª

Students with a 3.0+ GPA are automatically considered for the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition award. WUE provides a tuition discount is a highly competitive merit-based tuition discount, and the 91´ÎÔª’s highest award for incoming students from WUE-eligible states. For 2026-27 the WUE tuition discount is equal to $21,120 off the out-of-state tuition rate. 

Tucked between mountains and river, Missoula is a place where learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Students trade ideas in coffee shops, chase fresh powder between classes, and plug into a creative, welcoming community that feels instantly like home. With a vibrant music scene, endless trails, and a culture that champions curiosity and connection, Missoula gives you room to explore. It’s not just a backdrop for college. It’s part of the education.

You’ve earned more than a diploma. You’ve gained perspective, confidence and a community that will always have your back. Congratulations to the more than 1,000 Autumn graduates from the 91´ÎÔª today! We know you'll go forward ready to remake the world and we can't wait to see what you do!

UM offers undergraduate and graduate programs and technical certifications to more than 10,000 students, all of whom contribute their passion and practicality toward stewardship and sustainability for the world around us. A top-ranked R-1 research university, Montana’s impact is felt locally and globally, with Grizzlies going on to find success at home and abroad in whatever career they choose.

The 91´ÎÔª, established in 1893, has several time-honored traditions. From sports traditions to mysteriously placed pumpkins atop Main Hall and an old-fashioned logging town that hosts the Foresters’ Ball, these campus traditions add to the culture and memories of attending UM. Discover some of the most cherished UM traditions below.