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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Billings, MT

Rocky Mountain College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MT. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$33,252

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

72.9%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

46.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$49,036

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Rocky Mountain College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Billings, MT. With a competitive tuition profile of $33,252, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 46.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 620
20025th–75th percentile800
Math470 – 620
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite19 – 24
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Transfer-Out Rate0.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$133,008

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$19,036

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$57,352

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$247,712

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 46%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rocky Mountain College is $26,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
48.9%
51.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
71.9%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more
6.8%
International
5.7%
Black
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Unknown
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$33,252

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$15,604
$30k - $48k$15,016
$48k - $75k$15,553
$75k+$16,833

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients31.7%
Using Federal Loans56.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment65.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

63.8%

Success

46.3%

In-State Cost

$33,252

Age 25+ Students

6.0%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Smaller

Working at 6yr

358 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Billings (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Billings (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Billings

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$837

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$874

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,148

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Billings metropolitan area.