Randolph Macon College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Randolph Macon College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,490 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1830 and is the only institution located in Ashland, Virginia.

Randolph Macon College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Randolph Macon College you can obtain your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
42
Randolph Macon College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Psychology, Communication and Journalism, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Randolph Macon College is high at 81% (well above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Randolph Macon College is average - 66%. Approximately 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Randolph Macon College is good: 10:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $45,000 annually. The additional fees at Randolph Macon College (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,600, which comes to $46,600 annually.

Read the details about Randolph Macon College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
According to government data, 2,446 applications were submitted and 2,090 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Randolph Macon College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Randolph Macon College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Randolph Macon College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Randolph Macon College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- around $7,500 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Randolph Macon College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Randolph Macon College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Randolph Macon College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Randolph Macon College
204 Henry St
Ashland, Virginia
23005-5505, USA
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