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    Information Summary

    Ranks 2640th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment941
    Total Enrollment996
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Billings, MT

    Total Population44,391 (44,380 urban / 11 rural)
    Households18,866 (2.27 people per house)
    Families11,866 (2.84 people per family)
    Pop. — African American258
    Pop. — Asian401
    Pop. — Pacific Islander55
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native1,202
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)42,723
    Pop. — Other440

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingVery small four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Rocky Mountain College?

    Ranks 997th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $16,136 $16,136 $16,136
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $253 $253 $253
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $674 $674 $674
    FT Graduate Tuition $25,416 $25,416 $25,416
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,836 $1,836 $1,836
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $25,397 $25,397 $25,397
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,397 $25,397 $25,397
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $19,789 $19,789 $19,789

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $14,715 trend  $16,389 $14,715 trend  $16,389 $14,715 trend  $16,389
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,480 trend  $5,608
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,400
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,480 trend  $5,608
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,400
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,000 trend  $2,400

    Admission Details

    Applicants 596 (318 male / 278 female)
    Admitted 432 (222 male / 210 female)
    Admission rate 72%
    First-time Enrollment 158 (78 male / 80 female)
    FT Enrollment 158 (78 male / 80 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Rocky Mountain College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Frontier Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Frontier Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Rocky Mountain College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 804th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 77%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 683rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 38%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 590
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 570
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 910 / 1160

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity550
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$2,550
    Board Fee$3,058

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Rocky Mountain College ranks 2036th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $1,335 149 pie   65%
    State & Local Grant Aid $925 8 pie   4%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,981 149 pie   65%
    Student Loan Aid $4,158 118 pie   52%
    Any financial aid type   196 pie   86%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Rocky Mountain College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    243155
    Black Non-Hispanic
    9110
    Hispanic
    111021
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    7714
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    205171
    White Non-Hispanic
    378447825
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 449 547 996

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Rocky Mountain College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting
    Accounting and Related Services, Other 1 4 5
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 1 1
    Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1 5 6
    Art Teacher Education 1 1
    Art/Art Studies, General 6 6
    Athletic Training/Trainer
    Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
    Biology Teacher Education 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 9 11
    Business Administration and Management, General 2 26 28
    Chemistry, General 1 1 2 4
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 3
    Computer Science 1 4 5
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 3
    Economics, General 1 1
    Elementary Education and Teaching 2 11 13
    English Language and Literature, General 5 5
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1
    Environmental Science
    Environmental Studies 1 1
    Equestrian/Equine Studies 8 8
    Geology/Earth Science, General 2 2
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 1 2
    History Teacher Education 1 1
    History, General 1 7 8
    Information Technology 2 2
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 1 4 7
    Management Information Systems, General 1 1
    Management Science, General 12 12 24
    Mathematics Teacher Education
    Mathematics, General 1 1
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
    Music Performance, General 3 3
    Music Teacher Education 2 2
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 3
    Physician Assistant 18 18
    Psychology, General 11 11
    Social Science Teacher Education
    Social Studies Teacher Education
    Sociology 4 4
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1 1
    Total 8 2 3 2 16 164 195

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Rocky Mountain College ranks 2267th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $45,533 ($45,187 male / $46,116 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 51 (32 male / 19 female)
    Total Benefits $589,824

    Rocky Mountain College Summary

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    Rocky Mountain College (informal: Rocky or RMC), located in Billings, Montana, is a private comprehensive college offering more than 25 liberal arts- and professionally-oriented majors. At one point in its history, Rocky Mountain College was actually located in western Montana in the town of Deer Lodge, a tidbit that many Montanans aren’t aware of. World Report as one of the top 10 colleges in quality and a “best value” among comprehensive colleges in the Western United States.

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    Rocky Mountain College Academics

    Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 104 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 1%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 7% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 92%. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Rocky Mountain College is unique in its study options.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Rocky Mountain College.

    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, multiple levels
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy & Religion – General
    History:
    History – General
    Popular majors:
    eighteen percent business per marketing, eleven percent education, ten percent health professions, nine percent biology, eight percent visual and performing arts, seven percent psychology, six percent transportation and materials moving, five percent agriculture
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Physician Assistance
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Theater Design/Stagecraft
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Management Science
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Information Technology

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $630 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. On the contrary, for non-international students, tutition fees are $15,325 Room & Board (on-campus) $5,480 Additional estimated expenses $650 Costs per credit hour $630 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid. Further, for international students, the application fee is 40. Other additional expenses amounted to $650 Costs per credit hour $630 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid.

    Rocky Mountain College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were two hundred and nine total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and twenty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of March.

    Rocky Mountain College Athletics

    The Battlin’ Bears are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

    Rocky Mountain College Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at fifty-nine percent scholarships per grants and forty-one percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.

    Rocky Mountain College Students

    Rocky Mountain College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the student body consists of fifty-nine percent in-state students, forty-one percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, forty-seven percent women, fifty-three percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, less than one percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety percent white per non-hispanic, five percent non-resident alien, fifteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-three percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-four percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The school’s size is approximately nine hundred and twenty-four degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and eighteen first-time degree-seeking freshmen and forty-five graduate enrollment. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, and United Presbyterian Church, Coed, where 78 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as geology library, rock climbing wall, outdoor recreation center, flight school, equestrian facilities.

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