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About Randolph-Macon College

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Randolph-Macon College is a private liberal arts college in Ashland, VA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 85%, Randolph-Macon College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 415 students each year. Randolph-Macon College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Randolph-Macon College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,735 per year; the sticker price of $60,610 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Randolph-Macon College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

85%
Overall Accept Rate
1120
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1220 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Randolph-Macon College

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Essay Strategy
Randolph-Macon's essays are your chance to show you understand what makes a small liberal arts college in Ashland different from a large university. Reference specific programs like the Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship or the QUEST leadership program to prove you have done your homework.
Demonstrated Interest
Randolph-Macon is a tight-knit campus community in Ashland, so visiting in person or attending one of their virtual information sessions signals genuine interest and helps admissions officers remember you as more than a file.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Randolph-Macon College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$61k/yr$16.6k
30k-48k~$61k/yr$21.0k
48k-75k~$61k/yr$23.4k
75k-110k~$61k/yr$26.3k
110k+~$61k/yr$32.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

75%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,423
Undergrad Enrollment
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