Rocky Mountain College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5644 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1560 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1474 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 12 | In Montana |
| #2 of 2 | In Billings |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 851
- Graduates
- 181
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- rocky.edu
Rocky Mountain College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rocky Mountain College has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 72% | 67% |
| Applicants | 1,405 | 665 | 740 |
| Admissions | 978 | 479 | 499 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 280 | 170 | 110 |
149 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 893
or below
75% of them
had 1133
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rocky Mountain College are 893-1133 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
123 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rocky Mountain College are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 744 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 45 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rocky Mountain College is $20,791 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,404 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,781 |
| $48-75K | $14,957 |
| $75-110K | $19,892 |
| $110K+ | $25,150 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,544 | $34,173 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,544 | $34,173 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,544 | $34,173 |
| Fee in-district | $1,038 | $4,801 |
| Fee in-state | $1,038 | $4,801 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,038 | $4,801 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 571 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,152 |
| Room charge | $4,914 |
| Meal charge | $5,238 |
Rocky Mountain College majors
Rocky Mountain College has granted 152 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 68 master's across 3 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rocky Mountain College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 48 | 6 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 152 | 68 | 35 |
Rocky Mountain College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 49% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rocky Mountain College has published 135 scientific papers with 2,141 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 |
| 2005 | 4 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 | 3 | 22 |
| 2009 | 3 | 24 |
| 2010 | 2 | 26 |
| 2011 | 2 | 34 |
| 2012 | 4 | 48 |
| 2013 | 3 | 54 |
| 2014 | 8 | 67 |
| 2015 | 9 | 64 |
| 2016 | 7 | 94 |
| 2017 | 9 | 118 |
| 2018 | 4 | 152 |
| 2019 | 6 | 185 |
| 2020 | 7 | 172 |
| 2021 | 6 | 199 |
| 2022 | 3 | 202 |
| 2023 | 6 | 181 |
| 2024 | 5 | 186 |
| 2025 | 7 | 143 |
Notable alumni
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Jason Earles
- Occupations
- television actortelevision directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jason Daniel Earles is an American actor. He is known for his role as Jackson Stewart in the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana and his role as Rudy Gillespie in the Disney XD series Kickin' It.
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Arlo Guthrie
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwriterbanjoistmandolinist
- Biography
-
Arlo Davy Guthrie is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is known for singing songs of protest against social injustice, and storytelling while performing songs, following the tradition of his father, Woody Guthrie. Guthrie's best-known work is his debut piece, "Alice's Restaurant Massacree", a satirical talking blues song of about 18 minutes that has since become a Thanksgiving anthem. His only top-40 hit is a cover of Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans". His song "Massachusetts" was named the official folk song of the state, in which he has lived most of his adult life. Guthrie has also made several acting appearances. He is the father of four children, who have also had careers as musicians.
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Lane Chandler
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Lane Chandler was an American actor specializing mainly in Westerns.
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Kathlyn Williams
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kathlyn Williams was an American actress, known for her blonde beauty and daring antics, who performed on stage as well as in early silent film. She began her career onstage in her hometown of Butte, Montana, where she was sponsored by local copper magnate William A. Clark to study acting in New York City. She later appeared in numerous films between 1910 and 1932 before retiring from acting. Williams died of a heart attack in Los Angeles at age 81.
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Chris Horn
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Chris Horn is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rocky Mountain Battlin' Bears.
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Tim Holmes
- Occupations
- paintersculptorfilm directormusician
- Biography
-
Tim Holmes is an American artist and sculptor based in Helena, Montana.
General info
| Alternative names | RMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Colors | forest green, vegas gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 203 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1511 Poly Drive Billings, Montana, 59102-1796 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |
| Phone | 4066571000 |