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Rocky Mountain College is located on a 60-acre campus in Billings, Montana. It was founded as the Montana Collegiate Institute in Deer Lodge, Montana in 1878. It was later renamed the College of Montana, and merged with Billings Polytechnic Institute in 1935, given its current name soon after .
Rocky Mountain College offers more than 45 undergraduate major programs in over 20 disciplines. The college also offers master's degree programs in the fields of physician assistant studies, accounting, and educational leadership. In addition, several pre-professional and study-abroad programs are available.
The sports teams of RMC are nicknamed the Bears. The college is a member of the Frontier Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Grand Teton Conference, and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association. The Bears participate in various sports, including basketball, volleyball, golf, cross country, soccer, ski racing, and football.
Rocky Mountain College is in Billings, MT. Billings is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a United Church of Christ college. Rocky Mountain College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Rocky Mountain College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include transportation, science, animal science and care, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Rocky Mountain College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 670 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 899 students study at Rocky Mountain College (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Rocky Mountain College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Frontier Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rocky Mountain College educates students in the liberal arts and selected professional fields. The liberal arts underlie our commitment to rational inquiry, creative expression, critical thinking, and the practical application of knowledge. We strive to develop reflective, ethically responsible, and productive citizens. We celebrate and strengthen that which unites all of humanity.
Core Values:
With our roots in both the practical and liberal arts, we value the broadly educated person who is skilled both within a specific discipline and across other disciplines. We honor intellectual curiosity, scientific reasoning, and open discussion. We advocate for a life committed to excellence and service to others, and we work to create a setting in which students are prepared to confront the significant challenges of our time.
As a college situated between the northern high plains and the Rocky Mountains, we recognize the distinctive cultural and environmental assets of our region, and we endeavor to address the complex issues that attend such abundance.
As an independent college founded in the Christian tradition, we seek to understand that tradition in an open and nonsectarian way. We uphold the importance of ones own beliefs with respect for and fair consideration of others' beliefs.
As a residential college, we treasure the personal and communal aspects of our intimate campus atmosphere. We approach learning as a mutual endeavor and believe that students learn best when invited to join a community of faculty and staff who are themselves learners. We are committed to student service in all its forms."
More complete details are provided below.
Rocky Mountain College
1511 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59102-1796
General Phone: (406) 657-1000
http://www.rocky.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 53 | business management, management science, accounting and related services, managerial economics, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | physician assistant |
| Science | 21 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, history teaching, art education |
| Transportation | 16 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | English, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, economics |
| Animal Science and Care | 13 | equestrian studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, information technology |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rocky Mountain College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 168 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rocky Mountain College had a total enrollment of 899 students (893 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Rocky Mountain College offers campus housing for 611 of its 893 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Billings, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 930 | 635 | 68% | 276 | 43% |
| Men | 414 | 287 | 69% | 135 | 47% |
| Women | 516 | 348 | 67% | 141 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,080 |
| Room and board | $ 6,334 |
| Room charge | $ 3,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,244 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Rocky Mountain College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253400)
Rocky Mountain College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $50,526 | 11 | $56,295 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $47,013 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $55,502 | 10 | $45,549 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $35,451 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 38 | $49,550 | 25 | $50,802 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
| Track | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 23 | 82 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 15 | 27 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rocky Mountain College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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