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Rocky Mountain College

Private nonprofit Billings, MT · Urban · Rocky Mountains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$49,036
Earnings (10yr)
$19,751
Net Price
70%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Rocky Mountain College is a good fit for students who thrive in a smaller, close-knit environment. With an enrollment of around 840, it offers a more personalized educational experience. Students often pursue degrees in Business & Marketing, Biology & Biomedical, Education, Transportation, and Psychology. This focus on practical fields means graduates are generally well-prepared for the job market.

Looking at life after graduation, students at Rocky Mountain College earn an average of $49,036 within ten years of completing their degree. This can be a solid starting point, especially considering the relatively affordable education offered here. The college has a 70% acceptance rate, so many students can find a place here without feeling overly pressured during the application process.

When it comes to costs, the net price after aid is about $19,751, and the median debt load stands at $26,000. This makes it manageable for many students, particularly those who take advantage of financial aid, with 31% receiving Pell Grants. Students who tend to thrive are often those who appreciate a supportive community and are committed to their studies, aiming for careers in fields that are both practical and fulfilling.

Rankings

How Rocky Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$49KNet Price$20KRetention69%Median Debt$26KPell Grant Rate31%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$15K$0-30K$14K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$25K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1002.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3588.8%MOBILITY359.64%

Cost & Financial Aid

$35,582
In-State Tuition
$35,582
Out-of-State
$19,751
Avg Net Price
$26,000
Median Debt
31%
Pell Grant Rate
55%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$15,404
Family Income $0–$30K
$13,781
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,957
Family Income $48K–$75K
$25,150
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$41,783
6 Years After Entry
$44,955
8 Years
$49,036
10 Years
0.53x
Debt-to-Earnings
63%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$41,783 6yr $44,955 8yr $49,036 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

359.64%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3588.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1002.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$72,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.45
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 70%
Retention Rate 69%
SAT Average 1083
ACT Midpoint 22
SAT Range 893–1133
ACT Range 18–24
Full-Time Faculty 94%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,957
Diversity Index 0.50
First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 18%
Biology & Biomedical 17%
Education 12%
Transportation 11%
Psychology 10%
Social Sciences 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
English & Literature 2%