A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at RMC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Rocky Mountain College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, RMC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
489
|
| Women |
565
|
RMC serves a low number of students outside of Montana, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
47%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
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