Rocky Mountain College

Non-profit

Public

Regional

Founded in 1878, Rocky Mountain College is the oldest college in Montana. Throughout a long history, the college has aimed to combine liberal arts education with practical career preparation. Undergraduate and graduate programs at RMC cover subjects such as aviation, health and human performance, occupational therapy, and sociology. Students may also customize their learning by choosing a minor or concentration or by pursuing an entirely individualized program of study. RMC also prizes affordability. More than 99% of students receive some form of financial aid, with an average annual award package of $24,000 per student. The Founder's Merit Award, for example, provides $17,000 per year to first-year students with strong records of academic achievement, while the college's Trustee Scholarship offers up to $12,000 per year to transfer students. The college also offers awards to high school valedictorians, musicians, and accomplished esports players. To apply, you must have a high school diploma and submit either ACT or SAT scores. Prospective students with a GPA of 2.5 or below may also need to write a personal essay and submit two letters of recommendation.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

52% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

74%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

Doc

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Psychology

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts