Randolph-Macon College
Randolph-Macon College is a 4-year liberal arts college located in Ashland, Virginia – just 15 minutes north of the capital city of Richmond. This central location offers all the benefits of a safe and walkable community, paired with easy access to high-impact internships, jobs, and networking opportunities.
Nearly 1,600 undergraduate students pursue academic pathways in over 55 areas of study. With small class sizes and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, hands-on learning is at the core of the Randolph-Macon experience. With support from our nationally-ranked Edge Career Center, over 4,000 Yellow Jackets have landed internships all over the globe. Some students conduct paid, summer research through the Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship or their senior capstone project. During January Term, others will take their learning abroad through a faculty-led study-travel course.
Personalized mentorship is at the heart of the Randolph-Macon experience. Through intentional, one-on-one guidance, mentors across campus support students in building their unique path to a successful life and career post-grad.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | September 1 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
45%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1146
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,490
Total Number of Undergrads
1,490
Classroom Sizes
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $48,002 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $48,002 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
88%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,787
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,539
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,133
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,272
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
81
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
82%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Yellow Jackets
School Colors
yellow and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
University Of Richmond
Washington
Norfolk
Baltimore
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
53%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,800
What Students Are Saying
I GIVE THE SCHOOL A TEN OUT OF TEN. I LOVE THE TEACHERS DEDICATION AND INSPIRATION GIVEN TO STUDENTS. THEY REMEMBERED ME EVERY TIME I COME ON CAMPUS!!!
RAVEN from Hampton, VA
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