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Randolph - Macon College is located in a large suburb, in Ashland, Virginia. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Randolph - Macon College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Randolph - Macon College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study music, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Randolph - Macon College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 600 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Randolph - Macon College offers classes to 1,125 students (1,111 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Old Dominion Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Randolph - Macon College
204 Henry St
Ashland, VA 23005-5505
General Phone: (804) 752-7200
Admissions Phone: (804) 752-7305
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 752-7259
http://WWW.RMC.EDU
Randolph - Macon College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 120 | economics courses, sociology, political science, English, history, international relations, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Business And Management | 6 | accounting |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Randolph - Macon College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 29 |
In 2005, Randolph - Macon College had a total enrollment of 1,125 students (1,111 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 54% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 65% |
| Maryland | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Randolph - Macon College offers campus housing for 916 of its 1,111 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,730 | 1,357 | 78% | 305 | 22% |
| Men | 978 | 767 | 78% | 179 | 23% |
| Women | 752 | 590 | 78% | 126 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (804) 752-7305
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,310 |
| Room and board | $ 7,260 |
| Room charge | $ 3,955 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,305 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Randolph - Macon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (804) 752-7259
Randolph - Macon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $72,536 | 4 | $66,044 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $54,139 | 10 | $55,922 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,797 | 18 | $45,193 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $62,045 | 33 | $50,844 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Randolph - Macon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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