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Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA · Suburb · 1,639 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Randolph-Macon College is a historic private liberal arts institution in Ashland, Virginia, renowned for its personalized learning environment and robust programs in business, behavioral neuroscience, pre-health tracks, and nursing. The campus culture is tight-knit and engaged, characterized by close faculty mentorship, active Greek life, and a spirited NCAA Division III athletics tradition. Students are uniquely supported by "The Edge," a signature four-year career preparation program that integrates hands-on research and internships, often completed during the intensive January Term. Setting the college apart further is its quintessential college-town setting featuring an Amtrak station located directly adjacent to campus, offering students effortless transit to Richmond and Washington, D.C.


Wikipedia:Randolph–Macon College is a private liberal arts college in Ashland, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1830, the college has an enrollment of more than 1,800 students. It is the second-oldest Methodist-run college in the country, and the oldest in continuous operation. The college primarily offers bachelor's degrees.

Location
Ashland, VA, 23005-5505 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
20 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$63,985
Avg net price
$27,866
Room & board
$14,540
Tuition
$49,466
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,601
$30–48k
$20,983
$48–75k
$23,357
$75–110k
$26,303
$110k+
$32,226
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1095
Reading 500630
Math 480590
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Randolph-Macon College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
72%
4-yr on-time completion
63%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
73%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,067
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,448
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,250$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$88,919
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
6%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,067
10 years after entry
$58,448
Business/Commerce, General65
Biology, General46
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing36
Psychology, General24
Political Science and Government22
Computer and Information Sciences, General21
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management19
Sociology16
Communication and Media Studies13
Chemistry13
Criminology12
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics10
Accounting and Related Services10
Neurobiology and Neurosciences9
English Language and Literature, General7
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Institutional
Endowment
$217M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$9,162/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,501
Federal loan rate
57%

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