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Randolph-Macon College

Randolph-Macon

Ashland, Virginia 23005-5505

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division III

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83%Acceptance
1148SAT Avg
1,489Students
10:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$58,448Earnings 10yr
$27,759Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1148

Reading & Writing
530630
Math
510580

ACT Score Range

Composite
2229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

81%

Mixed

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
10 Years$58,448

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — oldest small

Basketball seriesBasketball championship

History & Fun Facts

  • Randolph-Macon was founded in 1830 by Methodists Hekeziah G.
  • The original campus became the home of the Boydton Academic and Bible Institute, a Christian school for African Americans which operated from 1878 to 1935.
  • In 1847, Randolph-Macon College established a relationship with Hampden-Sydney College.
  • The relationship led to the formation of the Randolph–Macon Medical School, which closed in 1851.
  • Smith delivered a set of lectures advocating slavery in 1856 and 1857.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond20 mi
IAD Washington Dulles82 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington107 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
New York, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
Hartford, CT376 mi · ~10h 52m drive
Providence, RI427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Albany, NY391 mi · ~11h 18m drive
Syracuse, NY372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Rochester, NY373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY362 mi · ~10h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Pittsburgh, PA229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA176 mi · ~5h 5m drive
Newark, NJ271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Washington, DC83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Baltimore, MD116 mi · ~3h 21m drive
Atlanta, GA476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Miami, FL844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Orlando, FL676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Tampa, FL737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Nashville, TN525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA900 mi · ~26h drive
Richmond, VA15 mi · ~26 min drive
Chicago, IL609 mi · ~17h 36m drive
Detroit, MI432 mi · ~12h 29m drive
Minneapolis, MN956 mi · ~27h 37m drive
St. Louis, MO693 mi · ~20h 1m drive
Kansas City, MO929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Indianapolis, IN488 mi · ~14h 6m drive
Columbus, OH334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Milwaukee, WI658 mi · ~19h 1m drive
Dallas, TX1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive
Houston, TX1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Austin, TX1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive
San Antonio, TX1336 mi · ~38h 36m drive
Los Angeles, CA2278 mi · ~65h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
San Diego, CA2249 mi · ~64h 58m drive
Seattle, WA2342 mi · ~67h 39m drive
Portland, OR2362 mi · ~68h 14m drive
Denver, CO1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
Phoenix, AZ1955 mi · ~56h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI4822 mi · ~139h 18m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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