UM seeing fewer students, but some numbers are increasing Spring semester enrollment at the University of Montana is down 7.3% since last year. By: Katie Miller and last updated 2021-02-11 13:28:36-05 MISSOULA â We've all been watching enrollment numbers at the University of Montana since they started dropping in 2011. Amid all the challenges on college campuses this year, MTN News took a look at how things are shaking out this semester. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every corner of campus at the University of Montana including enrollment. Spring semester enrollment is down 7.3% since last year and in-state enrollment dropped 20.2%. âBut weâre achieving things, and weâre getting it done, and I think these numbers reflect that,â observed University of Montana Director of Communications Dave Kuntz.