Rocky Mountain College (RMC)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Billings, MT that costs an average of $21,679 a year after financial aid, admits 70% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,679
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,124

Private nonprofitMidsize city840 undergraduates

Cost of RMC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$49,348
Tuition and fees, in-state$37,006
Housing and food (on campus)$10,352
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$21,679

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,796
$30,001–48,000$18,380
$48,001–75,000$18,641
$75,001–110,000$23,248
$110,001+$27,989

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with RMC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate70%
Average SAT1,083
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)488–565
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)405–568
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,132
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,124
Rank in Montana (earnings)4th of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,250
Typical monthly loan payment$264 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at RMC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Air Transportation49$54,109$25,847
Psychology38$35,762$21,583
Biology47$30,994$22,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31$26,110$26,000
Accounting and Related Services8——
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services15——
Business Administration, Management and Operations43——
Chemistry2——
Communication and Media Studies12——
Computer Science5——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
Education, Other———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations6——
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy———
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Geography and Cartography2——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences3——
History7——
Literature7——
Mathematics3——
Music———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research14——
Philosophy and Religious Studies6——
Physics———
Political Science and Government8——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5——
Sociology17——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions93$126,662$166,197
Educational Administration and Supervision32$64,023$21,500
Accounting and Related Services6——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$79,737$186,255
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions18——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions57——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Montana State University-NorthernHavre$14,686—$52,907
Carroll CollegeHelena$26,29571%$66,371
The University of Montana-WesternDillon$19,481100%$47,501
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls$21,49250%$51,419
Montana Technological UniversityButte$17,20591%$59,491
Montana State University BillingsBillings$15,630—$48,199
The University of MontanaMissoula$21,30296%$48,823
Montana State UniversityBozeman$23,10682%$59,536

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About RMC

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBillings, MT
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates840
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websiterocky.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is RMC's acceptance rate?

Rocky Mountain College admits 70% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,083 on the SAT.

How much does RMC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $49,348 a year (tuition and fees: $37,006). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,679 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,796.

How much do RMC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $54,124 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 9 similar colleges in Montana. The best-paid bachelor's program is air transportation ($54,109 a year after graduation).

What is RMC's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.