Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Rocky Mountain admits about 8 in 10 applicants (78%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 48% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Applicants from Montana and from other states were admitted at similar rates (78% and 83%).
$35 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 67%, men at 72%.
Yield
28% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Rocky Mountain reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 33% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Of the 56% whose high school reported a rank, 22% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Very important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
54% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 78% of first-year applicants
144 applied · 78 admitted · 35 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
At least 27 semester hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- The housing deposit is refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Became test-blind, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.44
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.9919%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.4911%
- 3.00–3.2417%
- below 3.018%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 13.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 19.3% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 21.4% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.2% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 17.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 12.8% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 4.8% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
22% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 46% in the top quarter, of the 56% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1013 on the SAT, 157 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)