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Your chances of getting into Rocky Mountain College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.2%
Admission Difficulty for Rocky Mountain College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at RMC is 75.2%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Montana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into RMC and can you get accepted?

Rocky Mountain College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,096 out of the 1,458 who applied were admitted.

Rocky Mountain College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into RMC?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rocky Mountain College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1100 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

RMC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.42

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Rocky Mountain College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into RMC are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as RMC accepts 75% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at RMC is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #4 in Montana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since RMC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Rocky Mountain College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 14.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.2% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 12.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.9% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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RMC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rocky Mountain College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 11% of students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

11%
SAT Scores for Rocky Mountain College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for Rocky Mountain College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 600
Math 75th Percentile 630
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rocky Mountain College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at RMC is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1230. Students who get into Rocky Mountain College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  RMC ranks #5 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. RMC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rocky Mountain College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1100, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Rocky Mountain College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >85%
1100 to 1230 Avg + 75%-85%
970 to 1100 Avg - 61%-75%
840 to 970 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 840 Low <45%
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RMC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

50%
ACT Scores for Rocky Mountain College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Rocky Mountain College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into RMC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to RMC is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #5 in Montana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rocky Mountain College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rocky Mountain College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into RMC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 24 ACT score.

Rocky Mountain College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >85%
21 to 24 Avg + 75%-85%
18 to 21 Avg - 61%-75%
15 to 18 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 15 Low <45%
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High School Class Rank

72% of Rocky Mountain College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Rocky Mountain College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rocky Mountain College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 848 610 1,458
Accepted 622 474 1,096
Acceptance Rate 73% 78% 75%
Enrolled 127 134 261
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 28% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rocky Mountain College is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rocky Mountain College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rocky Mountain College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rocky Mountain College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rocky Mountain College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1100 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180595 IPEDS survey data for Rocky Mountain College.

Last updated February 24, 2024