More selective than 83% of Montana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 47% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose RMC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
RMC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, RMC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 488 | 565 |
| SAT math | 405 | 568 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 893 | 1133 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
RMC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | 488–565 | 405–568 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 520–620 | 470–620 | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is RMC compared with other Montana colleges?
RMC has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Montana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Providence | 50% | 28% | $17,649 |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain College | 70% | 48% | $19,751 |
| 3 | Carroll College | 71% | 69% | $23,960 |
| 4 | Montana State University | 82% | 57% | $22,499 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University | 91% | 58% | $16,481 |
| 6 | The University of Montana | 96% | 48% | $16,784 |
| 7 | The University of Montana-Western | 100% | 51% | $16,558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Montana colleges →
Who enrolls at RMC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
RMC admissions questions
What is the RMC acceptance rate?
Rocky Mountain College accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,072 of 1,471 applicants were admitted.
Does RMC require the SAT or ACT?
Rocky Mountain College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for RMC?
The middle 50% of Rocky Mountain College enrolled first-year students scored 893–1133 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at RMC?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (211 of 1,072).
Is RMC getting harder to get into?
Rocky Mountain College accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rocky Mountain College overview