First Year Students

February 17, 2022 2026-01-07 20:06

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

Requirements for Admission Admission Criteria Merit Scholarships Home Schooled Applicants Direct Admit

First Year Admissions

You should apply as a first-year student if you are a first-time college student, a high school student who has taken dual-enrollment classes, or a student who has been out of high school for less than five years.

Requirements for Admission

Students seeking admission must submit the following:

Rocky Mountain College application for admission;
Official high school transcript;
ACT or SAT test score; As a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, ACT or SAT Scores are not required for students enrolling for the Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 semesters.
A personal essay and two letters of recommendation may be required for students with a cumulative GPA below 2.50 or ACT/SAT score below 21/1060.

Admission Criteria

High school diploma, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, and an ACT/SAT score of 21/1060 or higher;
High school diploma, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, and an ACT/SAT score of 21/1060 or higher; The Admission Review Committee, composed of faculty and staff, will consider students with a cumulative GPA below 2.50, GED, and an ACT/SAT score below 21/1060 for admission. Students are required to submit an essay and two letters of recommendation prior to review by the committee. Following review, the student will be granted regular admission, conditional admission, or will be denied admission;
High school students may be considered for admission with grades reported through their junior year in high school. Final official transcripts noting certification of graduation and class rank must also be submitted before a student enrolls.
Those students earning a GED must submit an official record of their scores, having them sent directly from the granting agency to the College.

First-Year Student Merit Scholarships

Unweighted GPA Range	Annual Award
3.83 and above	$17,000 / year
3.40 – 3.82	$15,000 / year
2.90 – 3.39	$13,000 / year
2.89 and below	$9,000 / year

Home Schooled Applicants

For admission to Rocky Mountain College, applicants must submit:

The evaluation of the home school instruction (transcripts); and
Scores from a standardized test (ACT or SAT). Students who have not completed one of these tests on a national testing date may schedule a residual ACT test at RMC. Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule this. The applicant may be asked to provide the following additional information:
The educational philosophy of the home school;
The selection of instructional materials, curriculum, and textbooks;
The time, place, and method of instruction;
A personal essay on their educational and career goals and how Rocky Mountain College might assist them in attaining these goals;
Two letters of recommendation that address the candidate's ability and personal motivation to be successful at the college level.

Direct Admission for Billings Public Schools & SD2 Homeschool Students

If you attend an SD2 high school or are an SD2 homeschool student, you may qualify for a guaranteed spot at Rocky Mountain College.

Who qualifies

If your GPA is below 2.50, you can still be considered by submitting two recommendation letters and a personal statement.

Scholarships and cost

You’ll be automatically considered for academic merit scholarships (up to $17,000/year).
On average, RMC students receive about $26,500/year in scholarships and grants (not loans).
Through our Promise Scholar Program, many Pell-eligible students can attend loan-free, with tuition reduced as low as $0–$2,500/year (with FAFSA).

How to apply

You’ll be matched with a dedicated admissions counselor who will help you and your family with financial aid, housing, and getting ready for your first semester.

Confirm Your Enrollment

To confirm your enrollment at Rocky Mountain College, submit your $250 new student deposit. Once your deposit is made, your admission counselor will assist you with requesting on-campus housing and registering for classes.