School Overview
Rocky Mountain College, locally referred to as “RMC”, is a private college that offers over 25 liberal arts and career oriented majors. The college is located in Billings, Montana, and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Church of Christ. It has an average annual enrollment of roughly 900 students.
The U.S. News & World Report ranks RMC as one of the top 10 colleges in quality and a “best value” among comprehensive colleges in the Western United States. The college also boasts an amazing 99% placement rate students pursuing graduate school.
RMC is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Office of Public Instruction for the State of Montana for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. The Physician Assistant ARC-PA program at RMC is also accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as well as the Office of Public Instruction for the State of Montana for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. In addition, the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) provides accreditation to the Aeronautical Sciences and Aviation Management programs at Rocky Mountain College.
Rocky Mountain athletic teams, nicknamed the Battlin’ Bears, compete primarily in the Frontier Conference, and are a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I level. Sports programs offered at RMC include basketball, cross country, football, golf, ski racing, soccer and track & field for men and basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, ski racing, soccer, track & field and volleyball are available for women.
General Information
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Admission Office 1511 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102-1796 (406) 657-1021 (800) 877-6259 Fax: (406) 657-1189 [email protected] Contact: Kelly Edward Associate Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1511 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102-1796 (406) 657-1000 www.rocky.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 877 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Not reported |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 69% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy and religious thought B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B Transportation & Materials Moving Airline – Commercial Pilot/Flight Crew B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rocky Mountain College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (406) 657-1000 |
| Website: | https://www.rocky.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.rocky.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102-1796 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,000 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 806 (81% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,552 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,552 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,787 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rocky Mountain College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rocky Mountain College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 12 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 47 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rocky Mountain College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $29,552 |
| Out-of-state | $29,552 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $34,605 |
| Out-of-state | $34,605 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 252 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 252 | 100% | $20,787 |
| Student loan aid | 179 | 71% | $6,941 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 876 | 98% | $20,409 |
| Federal student loans | 592 | 66% | $6,430 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rocky Mountain College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rocky Mountain College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,558 | 650 | 908 | Percent admitted | 100% | 63% | 56% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 21% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rocky Mountain College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,000 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 850 |
| Graduate enrollment | 150 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rocky Mountain College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
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