Randolph Macon College: Review & Facts

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Randolph Macon College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,555 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



Majors
Offered
44
Fair
Bachelor's degree is offered at Randolph Macon College.

Randolph Macon College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Communication and Journalism, Sociology and Anthropology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

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

Student Retention
87%
Good
The student retention rate at Randolph Macon College is high at 87% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

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: 11:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$44,000
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $42,500 annually. The additional fees at Randolph Macon College (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,500, which comes to $44,000 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
71%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,684 applications were submitted and 1,914 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read 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
$7,000
Medium
Randolph Macon College offers 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $7,000 a 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Randolph Macon College Location and Maps



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