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Randolph-Macon College

#14 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
  • 4 Year
  • Ashland, VA
  • 465 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      D
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Randolph-Macon is a private, Christian college located in Ashland, Virginia in the Richmond Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,428 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Randolph-Macon acceptance rate is 62%. Popular majors include Communications, Business, and Biology. Graduating 66% of students, Randolph-Macon alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,200.
    About Randolph-Macon College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference
    Address
    204 Henry St
    Ashland, VA 23005
    Website
    rmc.edu

    Randolph-Macon College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    62%
    Application Deadline
    March 1
    SAT Range
    1050-1230
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,575/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $25,338/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.27 responses
    59%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.37 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Communications
      44 Graduates
    • Business
      37 Graduates
    • Biology
      36 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      28 Graduates
    • Psychology
      21 Graduates
    • Accounting
      17 Graduates
    • Economics
      16 Graduates
    • Sociology
      16 Graduates
    • English
      14 Graduates
    • History
      14 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,428Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    25
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    32%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Actively involved in school and other activities
      32%
    • Academically motivated
      28%
    • Bored out of their minds
      20%
    • Outgoing
      8%
    • Future Leader
      4%
    • Miserable
      4%
    • Party Goer
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
    Poll
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.43 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.48 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 23 responses
    Report
    • Small and friendly
      35%
    • Excellent
      22%
    • The professors truly care about their students.
      17%
    • Boring
      9%
    • Determined
      9%
    • Fun
      4%
    • Horrible
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $49,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
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    Randolph-Macon College Reviews

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    I love my time here at RMC. The first reason is because of the hands on experiences you get in your major right in your freshman year. I have already worked with company’s like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, and Stantec. I am going into my junior year! RMC also has a very friendly atmosphere! It’s easy to make friends here and you are guaranteed a wave on your way to every class!
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    Randolph-Macon College relies almost purely on its reputation as a historically prestigious liberal-arts college. It is steadily lowering academic standards in hopes to grow the college. However, it is not prepared to accommodate students, with housing already at capacity with just above 1,400 students. R-MC's graduation rate has dropped almost 10% in the past three years, most likely caused by its acceptance rate also dropping 8%. The college is willingly admitting students who they know do not have what it takes to graduate. It does this all while charging tuition nearly double that of Harvard or Yale. On the bright side, Randolph-Macon does have very successful athletics for such a small school.
    I love the liberal arts approach at Randolph Macon College. I believe that the college has some amazing professors who really seem to take the time to explain the material effectively to students and are always available for help. The academic and on-campus involvement opportunities are abundantly available to students. However, more diversity would be welcome on campus to create a more inclusive environment.