Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rocky Mountain's yield is 10 pts higher than Marian's
Yield rate - 2
Marian admits 75% vs. 78% at Rocky Mountain
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rocky MountainAccessible
- MarianAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rocky MountainTest-blind
- MarianTest-optional
How they read a record
Rocky Mountain
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 33% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Marian
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rocky Mountain | Marian |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Rocky Mountain College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why