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Randolph Macon College

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Ashland, VA
  • 0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,687
Randolph Macon College overview
  • Location Ashland, Virginia
  • Website rmc.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Randolph Macon College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

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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Ratings

Randolph-Macon is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Randolph Macon College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1220
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
  • GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

86.6%
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  • Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 18.9%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,466
Costs for Randolph Macon College
Fee Cost
Tuition $49,466
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,800
Room and Board $14,540
Budget for Other Expenses $1,700
Total One Year Cost $68,506
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Randolph Macon College are Social Sciences, History, and Psychology. 28% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in History, and 9% in Psychology.

  • Social Sciences 28%
  • History 9%
  • Psychology 9%
  • English and Literature 8%
  • Biology 8%
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Last updated: August 2026