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Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate
70%
Accessible
Average net price
$21,679
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings
$54,124
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Rocky Mountain College is a private nonprofit college in Billings, MT with 840 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1083 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,679 per year ($16,796 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,124 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
70%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,471
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,072
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing488–565
200800
SAT Math405–568
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136

What Rocky Mountain College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$49,348
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$37,006

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,796
  • $30–48k$18,380
  • $48–75k$18,641
  • $75–110k$23,248
  • $110k+$27,989

Get a personal estimate with Rocky Mountain College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$54,124
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
840
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
38%
  • White69%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black5%
  • Asian0%

Rocky Mountain College FAQ

What is Rocky Mountain College's acceptance rate?+

Rocky Mountain College admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Rocky Mountain College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 488–565 on SAT Reading and Writing and 405–568 on SAT Math; the average total is 1083.

What ACT score do you need for Rocky Mountain College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.

Is Rocky Mountain College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Rocky Mountain College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,471 students applied to Rocky Mountain College and 1,072 were admitted; 211 enrolled.

Does Rocky Mountain College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Rocky Mountain College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Rocky Mountain College require an essay?+

Rocky Mountain College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Rocky Mountain College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $49,348 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,679.

What is Rocky Mountain College's graduation rate?+

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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