140th Anniversary

Founded in 1878, RMC is built on the unique tradition of combining a liberal arts-rooted curriculum with professions-oriented programs. As the first institution of higher education in Montana, RMC prides itself on a rich tradition of educating students to be leaders and professionals through programs focused on cultivating critical thinking, creative expressions, ethical decision making, informed citizenship, and professional excellence.

Rocky Mountain College has roots that trace back to three separate colleges. The first was Montana Collegiate Institute in Deer Lodge, which enrolled its first class in 1878. Shortly after classes began in Deer Lodge, Wesleyan College opened its doors in Helena. In Billings, the current site of Rocky Mountain College, Billings Polytechnic Institute (BPI) began recruiting students from across the country at the turn of the century. The three schools became one entity in 1947 - Billings Polytechnic Institute, which was to become Rocky Mountain College - Montana's first and finest.