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Rocky Mountain College is in Billings, Montana. Billings is a small 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, art studies, drama and performing arts, medical assistant and technician, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Rocky Mountain College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 590 in 2005. People seek out Rocky Mountain College, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 996 students study at Rocky Mountain College (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Rocky Mountain College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Frontier Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Rocky Mountain College attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Rocky Mountain College
1511 Poly Dr
Billings, MT 59102-1796
General Phone: (406) 657-1000
Admissions Phone: (406) 657-1026
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 657-1031
http://WWW.ROCKY.EDU
Rocky Mountain College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, management science, accounting and related services, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, social science teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, English, economics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | physician assistant |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Transportation | 11 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, information technology |
| Animal Science And Care | 8 | equestrian studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, theatre design |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rocky Mountain College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 157 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Rocky Mountain College had a total enrollment of 996 students (963 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 59% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Rocky Mountain College offers campus housing for 477 of its 963 (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 23 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 728 | 565 | 78% | 218 | 39% |
| Men | 381 | 297 | 78% | 115 | 39% |
| Women | 347 | 268 | 77% | 103 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 657-1026
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,325 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,325 |
| Room and board | $ 5,480 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rocky Mountain College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 657-1031
Rocky Mountain College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $52,906 | 7 | $54,810 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $41,296 | 4 | $43,354 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $37,250 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $26,566 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $44,887 | 15 | $44,818 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 73 | 199 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Basketball | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 51 | 80 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies 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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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