Randolph–Macon College
Randolph–Macon College at a Glance
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About Randolph–Macon College
According to Wikipedia, Randolph–Macon College is a private liberal arts college in Ashland, Virginia. Founded in 1830, the college has an enrollment of more than 1,500 students. It is the second-oldest Methodist-run college in the country, and the oldest in continuous operation. The college primarily offers bachelor's degrees.
Randolph–Macon College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,620 | 87% | 84% | 74% | 1100 | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Randolph–Macon College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $50,950 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $21,725 |
| 30K - 48K | $22,724 |
| 48K - 75K | $23,079 |
| 75K - 110K | $28,477 |
| 110K+ | $31,296 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Randolph–Macon College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Randolph–Macon College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $64,714 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Randolph–Macon College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,582 | 1,534 | 48 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Randolph–Macon College?
Randolph–Macon College is located at 204 Henry St, Ashland, VA 23005-5505.
How Safe is Randolph–Macon College?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Randolph–Macon College publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Randolph–Macon College has a violent crime rate of 0.30% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Ashland has a violent crime rate of 0.61% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.11%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Randolph–Macon College Known For?
Randolph–Macon College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Physics
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Political Science
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Communications
- History
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Business
- Medical
- Engineering
- Nursing
- Education
Randolph–Macon College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Randolph–Macon College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Randolph–Macon College ranks #613 in the U.S. and #3676 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #661 in the U.S. and #2253 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #719 in the U.S. and #3091 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #757 in the U.S. and #2292 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #772 in the U.S. and #3452 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #939 in the U.S. and #4061 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #948 in the U.S. and #4063 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1033 in the U.S. and #4870 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1143 in the U.S. and #4333 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1159 in the U.S. and #3710 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1240 in the U.S. and #3250 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1241 in the U.S. and #4098 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1316 in the U.S. and #5052 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1537 in the U.S. and #6331 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1644 in the U.S. and #5921 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1726 in the U.S. and #5953 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1752 in the U.S. and #8531 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #1789 in the U.S. and #4499 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesRandolph–Macon College ranks #2252 in the U.S. and #8415 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWho Are Randolph–Macon College's Most Influential Alumni?
Randolph–Macon College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Economics, and Sociology. Here are some of Randolph–Macon College's most famous alumni:
- Pearl S. Buck
- An American writer .
- Henry Ludwell Moore
- An American economist.
- Seth Clabough
- An American fiction writer.
- James I. Robertson Jr.
- An American historian.
- M. Thomas Inge
- A Writer.
- Hugh Scott
- An American politician .
- Carter Heyward
- An American feminist theologian and priest.
- John Lesslie Hall
- An American historian and literary scholar.
- Blanche Lincoln
- An American politician.
- E. Barrett Prettyman
- An American judge .
- William Murrill
- An American botanist and mycologist .
- Thomas G. Pullen
- An American school superintendent.
