Randolph-Macon College
Randolph-Macon
Ashland, Virginia 23005-5505
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — oldest small
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1148
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment