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Randolph-Macon College

Randolph-Macon

Ashland, Virginia 23005-5505

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Tight-knitSuburbanGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Randolph-Macon College is a private institution in Ashland with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1148, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,448 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,759.

Established
1830
Motto
Building Extraordinary Futures
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
83%Acceptance
1148SAT Avg
1,489Students
10:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$58,448Earnings 10yr
$27,759Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Randolph-Macon College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1148

Reading & Writing
530630
Math
510580

ACT Score Range

Composite
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1148

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,002
Room & Board$14,630
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$61,174
Average Net Price$27,759
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,959
$30–48K$24,278
$48–75K$28,921
$75–110K$28,916
$110K+$29,417

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,759

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,489
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 9%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.6%
Freshman Retention80.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,067
8 Years$54,896
10 Years$58,448

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,400
Men
$59,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — oldest small

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
83 mi(144 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
116 mi(201 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
151 mi(262 min)

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