Rocky Mountain College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Billings, Montana with 840 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, costs an average of $21,679 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Rocky Mountain College acceptance rate and admissions
Rocky Mountain College admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 488 to 565, math 405 to 568). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Rocky Mountain College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $37,006 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,352 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $49,348 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,679 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,679 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,669 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Rocky Mountain College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Rocky Mountain College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,124 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Rocky Mountain College majors and what graduates earn
Rocky Mountain College awarded bachelor's degrees in 25 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from air transportation ($77,374).
All 25 majors at Rocky Mountain College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 16 | $54,109 | $77,374 | $25,847 |
| Biology | 26 | $30,994 | $60,305 | $22,000 |
| Business administration | 20 | n/a | $59,499 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 17 | $26,110 | $46,839 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | 18 | $35,762 | n/a | $21,583 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Literature | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Rocky Mountain College
5 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 5 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 48 | $126,662 | $166,197 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 17 | $64,023 | $21,500 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Professional doctorate | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 840 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 45% women, 55% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rocky Mountain College?
Rocky Mountain College admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Rocky Mountain College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $37,006. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,679 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Rocky Mountain College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 488 to 565 in reading and writing and 405 to 568 in math, and 18 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Rocky Mountain College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Rocky Mountain College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Rocky Mountain College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,124 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.