The University of Montana ‒ Missoula is a public research university located in Missoula, Montana, in the United States. Founded in 1893, the university is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Montana System and is its largest institution. The main campus is located at the foot of Mount Sentinel, the mountain bearing Missoula's most recognizable landmark, a large hillside letter "M." Since its charter was issued in 1893, UM has been the state's center of higher education. It is a major source of research, continuing education, economic development and fine arts, as well... as a driving force in strengthening Montana's ties with countries throughout the world. The university calls itself a "city within a city," and contains its own restaurants, medical facilities, banking, postal services, and ZIP code. The University of Montana ranks 17th in the nation and fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars, with a total of 28 such scholars. The University of Montana has 11 Truman Scholars, 14 Goldwater Scholars and 31 Udall Scholars to its name.
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| Location: | Missoula, Montana
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| Founded: | 1893 |
| School type: | University, Coeducation |
| Endowment: | $
109,020,502 |
| Colors: | Silver, Maroon |
| School newspaper: | Montana Kaimin |