RMC Admission Requirements

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RMC Admission Overview

RMC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year RMC admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 893-1133 / ACT 18-24. RMC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

RMC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

RMC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

69.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The RMC acceptance rate is 69.6%. Last year, 978 of 1,405 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Montana.

Admission Selectivity

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

RMC is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Rocky Mountain College typically 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. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

RMC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at RMC typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. RMC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #4 in Montana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Rocky Mountain College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

RMC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

893-1133

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 488
Math 405
Composite 893

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 565
Math 568
Composite 1133

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at RMC typically score around a 1010 SAT (middle 50% 893–1133) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 41st percentile nationally. RMC ranks #5 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 893 to 1133

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

RMC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Rocky Mountain College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1133+	Above 75th	>82%
1010 to 1133	Avg +	70%-82%
893 to 1010	Avg -	55%-70%
Below 893	Below mid-50	<55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

RMC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

44%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 18
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 25
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at RMC typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. RMC places #5 among colleges in Montana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to RMC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Rocky Mountain College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>82%
21 to 24	Avg +	70%-82%
18 to 21	Avg -	55%-70%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<55%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Rocky Mountain College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	740	665	1,405
Accepted	499	479	978
Acceptance Rate	67%	72%	70%
Enrolled	110	170	280
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	35%	29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Rocky Mountain College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

RMC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (893-1133); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025