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Randolph-Macon College is a private liberal arts institution located in Ashland, Virginia, situated approximately 15 miles north of Richmond along the Interstate 95 corridor. The college, established in 1830 by the Methodist Church, occupies a 116-acre suburban campus characterized by its brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined walkways. The college maintains selective admission standards and offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum with notable strengths in pre-medical studies, business, and psychology, while also operating one of the nation's oldest study abroad programs. Residential life is central to the campus experience, with most students living in college housing throughout their enrollment, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Yellow Jackets through the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
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Randolph-Macon is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Randolph Macon College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#483 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#336 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#496 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1220 |
| ACT | 23/27 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,530 |
| Room and Board | $13,510 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,370 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| History | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233295 IPEDS survey data for Randolph Macon College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024