Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,093. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,582 |
| Housing & meals | $9,576 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Personal & travel | $4,070 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,535 |
| Total cost of attendance | $46,093 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
RMC net price compared with other Montana colleges
RMC has the 11th-lowest average net price of 13 Montana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Montana State University-Northern | $12,664 | 41% | $49,505 |
| 6 | Montana Technological University | $16,481 | 58% | $54,329 |
| 7 | Montana State University Billings | $16,524 | 30% | $44,296 |
| 8 | The University of Montana-Western | $16,558 | 51% | $43,229 |
| 9 | The University of Montana | $16,784 | 48% | $44,511 |
| 10 | University of Providence | $17,649 | 28% | $48,296 |
| 11 | Rocky Mountain College | $19,751 | 48% | $49,036 |
| 12 | Montana State University | $22,499 | 57% | $53,263 |
| 13 | Carroll College | $23,960 | 69% | $61,772 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Montana colleges →
Why RMC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College | 70% | $19,751 | 48% | $49,036 | This school |
| Carroll College | 71% | $23,960 | 69% | $61,772 | |
| Blackfeet Community College | — | $5,410 | 62% | $22,953 | |
| University of Providence | 50% | $17,649 | 28% | $48,296 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Rocky Mountain College would cost you $4,209 less per year than Carroll College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Rocky Mountain College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,902).
- Carroll College gives aided families $5,324 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Montana resident | RMC | Carroll College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $35,582 | $41,484 | −$5,902 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $800 | +$600 |
| Housing & meals | $9,576 | $11,624 | −$2,048 |
| Personal & travel | $4,070 | $3,268 | +$802 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,535 | −$1,550 | −$2,985 |
| Sticker price | $46,093 | $55,626 | −$9,533 |
| Average grants | −$26,342 | −$31,666 | +$5,324 |
| You pay | $19,751 | $23,960 | −$4,209 |
“+” means RMC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
RMC cost questions
How much is tuition at RMC?
Tuition and fees are $35,582 a year.
What is the total cost of attending RMC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $46,093 a year.
What do families actually pay at RMC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,751 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,404; $48–75k pay $14,957; $110k+ pay $25,150.
How much debt do RMC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 5.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Rocky Mountain College overview