Rocky Mountain College Average GPA & Admissions

Billings, Montana
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 70% Undergraduates: 851

Key Highlights

3.44
Average high school GPA
As reported by the college, 2025–26
488–565 / 405–568
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
18–24
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $19,173

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1083
6% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 488 535 565
Math 405 500 568

ACT Scores

44% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 18 21 24
English 16 20 23
Math 18 21 25

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Rocky Mountain College reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Not considered

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Considered if submitted

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Not considered

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Considered if submitted

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Rocky Mountain College reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Rocky Mountain College admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Rocky Mountain College reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Rocky Mountain College admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average high school GPA of Rocky Mountain College's first-year students who submitted one (100% did) is 3.44, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: Rocky Mountain College Common Data Set 2025–26.

Rocky Mountain College's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 978 of 1,405 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Rocky Mountain College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (6% of them) scored 488–565 in Reading and Writing and 405–568 in Math. The median scores were 535 (Reading and Writing) and 500 (Math).

The middle 50% of Rocky Mountain College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (44% of them) had composite scores of 18–24, with a median of 21.

Yes. Rocky Mountain College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,173 a year at Rocky Mountain College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Rocky Mountain College
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data