C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Rocky Mountain College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Billings, Montana 59102
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 47%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
F
20/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

991
Total Enrollment
47%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rocky Mountain College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,036
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,783
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
48.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,083
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
31.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Rocky Mountain College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Air Transportation$41,588$77,374-10%#36 of 52#30$25,798
Biology$27,912$60,305+5%#324 of 841#170$23,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,971$59,499-13%#813 of 1176#635$25,565
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,025$46,839-14%#499 of 610#410$24,212
Psychology$29,910—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Rocky Mountain College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $388,202
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,432/mo — vs ~$520/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 59102 (2.9% cap, Billings)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,282 $32,282
Room $4,680
Board $4,896
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,298 $48,298

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
63%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Physician Assistant 54 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 29 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Psychology, General 18 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 17 grads/yr Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 12 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 11 grads/yr Sociology, General 10 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 9 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 6 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 6 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 6 grads/yr Environmental Science 4 grads/yr Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 4 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 4 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 4 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 3 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 3 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rocky Mountain College's top programs commonly pursue.

Physician assistants
$133k/yr 162,700 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Occupational therapists
$98k/yr 160,000 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs

Student Demographics

991
Total Students
54%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 7%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rocky Mountain College?
Rocky Mountain College has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Rocky Mountain College?
Tuition at Rocky Mountain College is $32,282 for in-state students and $32,282 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College?
The graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Rocky Mountain College a good school?
Rocky Mountain College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain College?
Rocky Mountain College has a total enrollment of 991 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology