Safety Score
3.03 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Billings, MT · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Rocky Mountain College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 991-student campus.
- 3.03
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,263
- Rank of 3,050
- #12
- MT rank
- 991
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rocky Mountain College reports 3.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,263 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.03
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,263
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Rocky Mountain College decreased from 5 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesRocky Mountain College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Billings, MT, enrolling approximately 991 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MT, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 991 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Rocky Mountain College is "Rape" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MT averaging 2.02 incidents per 1,000 students, Rocky Mountain College reports 50% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2263
See peer comparison
State Rank (MT)
#12
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Rocky Mountain College percentile rank 25.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2263 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rocky Mountain College reports 50% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $35,582
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $35,582
- Avg Net Price
- $19,751
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- SAT Average
- 1083
- SAT Math Range
- 405–568
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 18–24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 48%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,783
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $49,036
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRocky Mountain College: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (3 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 31 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 9 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 53 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Rocky Mountain College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MT
Rocky Mountain College
3.03 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College
3.03 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Bladen Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · 991 enrolled
Safety Score 3.03
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC · 990 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA · 989 enrolled
Safety Score 3.03
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL · 994 enrolled
Safety Score 4.02
Pennco Tech-Blackwood
Blackwood, NJ · 996 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rocky Mountain College nationally (rank #2263), regardless of size or state.
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
National Rank #2262
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
National Rank #2264
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
National Rank #2261
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
National Rank #2265
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
National Rank #2260
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Mountain College safe?
Rocky Mountain College has a safety score of 3.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,263 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rocky Mountain College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rocky Mountain College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MT.
Does Rocky Mountain College have fire safety data?
Yes. Rocky Mountain College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Rocky Mountain College's Safety Profile
Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT enrolls 991 students and has a safety score of 3.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2263 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Rocky Mountain College's 3.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rocky Mountain College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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