Rocky Mountain College Acceptance Rate
Billings, Montana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,471
- Admitted
- 1,072
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rocky Mountain College's acceptance rate has risen from 63.6% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,484 to 1,471 (-1%) over that period.
Its 72.9% rate makes Rocky Mountain College more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Montana schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
Rocky Mountain College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,484 | 944 | 63.6% | 229 |
| 2015–16 | 1,423 | 994 | 69.9% | 239 |
| 2016–17 | 1,545 | 959 | 62.1% | 217 |
| 2017–18 | 1,238 | 797 | 64.4% | 247 |
| 2018–19 | 1,521 | 889 | 58.4% | 252 |
| 2019–20 | 1,558 | 922 | 59.2% | 245 |
| 2020–21 | 1,370 | 975 | 71.2% | 235 |
| 2021–22 | 1,396 | 1,126 | 80.7% | 220 |
| 2022–23 | 1,458 | 1,096 | 75.2% | 261 |
| 2023–24 | 1,471 | 1,072 | 72.9% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 754 | 541 | 71.8% |
| Men | 717 | 531 | 74.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 470–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 47% |
How Rocky Mountain College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rocky Mountain College's acceptance rate?
Rocky Mountain College's acceptance rate is 72.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,072 admitted of 1,471 applicants).
Is Rocky Mountain College test optional?
Rocky Mountain College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rocky Mountain College?
Rocky Mountain College received 1,471 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,072.
What SAT score do you need for Rocky Mountain College?
Admitted students at Rocky Mountain College typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rocky Mountain College getting harder to get into?
Rocky Mountain College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.6% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rocky.edu/.