Randolph-Macon College

(Ashland, VA)

Randolph-Macon College was founded in 1830 and has a history of providing cutting-edge education to its students. As a selective, co-educational, national liberal arts and sciences college, R-MC's mission is to develop the minds and character of its students. We teach our students how to think, write, speak, and analyze - skills that serve our graduates in whatever they choose to do. With our student-faculty ratio of 11:1, an average class size of 16 students and an overall enrollment of 1,250 students, we create one-on-one moments of connection between our students and their professors. At R-MC, you are never just a number.

Admissions

55%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Early Action: November 15, 2011
Regular Decision: March 01, 2012

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1460–1740 SAT Total
500–600 SAT Reading
490–590 SAT Math
480–580 SAT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$40,573
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $32,365
Out-of-State Tuition: $32,365
Room and Board: $9,895
Books & Supplies: $1,000

- 99% of our students received some form of financial aid, totaling over $33,000,000 from all sources, including $17,000,000 of the college's own money.

- 59% received awards based on financial need with an average award package of $25,400 (not including loans used to replace family contribution).

- Renewable Presidential Scholarships ranging from $13,000 up to full tuition.

- Any student who wishes to work on campus has the opportunity to do so.

- Monthly payment plans and other parent financing options are also available.

Will I Like It

1,259
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Town
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
11 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
53% Women
80% returned for Second Year
30% of students are from Out of State
35% of students join a Frat or Sorority
90% live in School-affliated housing

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, Economics, General Business

Engineering

Computer Science

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Other Social Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Baseball, Basketball, Alpha Gamma Delta, Books, Chess, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Cheerleading, Church, Comedy, Band, Computers, Alpha Phi Omega, Field Hockey, Football, Drama, College Democrats, Golf, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Soccer, Softball, French Club, Student Council, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, German Club, Theatre, Track & Field, Volleyball, Delta Zeta, Video Games, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Sigma, Math Club, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Long Description

Located in Ashland, Va., just 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C., R-MC offers a broad academic foundation and provides numerous opportunities for individualizing your education. Students participate in groundbreaking programs such as the Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program; national and international internship opportunities; numerous study abroad programs around the globe; and the college's innovative First Year Experience program. Our January Term allows our students to pursue many of these opportunities. We prepare students for successful careers and for the rigors of postgraduate education.About 25% of Randolph-Macon graduates go immediately to graduate school; over 50% do so within five years. Our graduates have carved out successful careers in politics, medicine, law, business, religion and the arts and are in leadership positions across the U.S. and the world. R-MC students are active. We offer over 100 organizations, including 15 Division III sports. About 90% of our students live on campus.Our admission process is selective, yet personal. We look at the whole student. Almost all of our students receive either merit-based or need-based financial aid. At Randolph-Macon, we'll help you make the most of your college experience.

Mailing Address

114 College Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005-5505

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