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Randolph Macon College

Randolph Macon College

Randolph-Macon College, or R-MC, was founded by the Virginia Methodists in 1830. Named in honor of statesmen John Randolph of Roanoke, and Nathaniel Macon, R-MC was originally situated in Boydton. It moved to its present 110-acre campus in Ashland, Virginia after the Civil War. This coeducational liberal arts college is one of the oldest Methodist-run institutes in the country.

R-MC offers a number of majors and minors. Courses are available in art history, computer science drama, Asian studies, international studies, education, literature, music, women's studies, studio art, and religious studies, among others. The college also provides various internships and study abroad programs.

The sports teams of R-MC are known as the Yellow Jackets. The athletics department of the college is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III. The teams participate in sports like baseball, basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, field hockey, softball, swimming, and volleyball.

Overview of Randolph Macon College

Randolph Macon College is in a large suburb, in Ashland, VA. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Randolph Macon College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Randolph Macon College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, mathematics, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

Randolph Macon College Selectivity

Randolph Macon College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 490 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 590. Randolph Macon College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Randolph Macon College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Body

Randolph Macon College, in 2007, had 1,176 students (1,162 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Randolph Macon College belong to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Randolph Macon College

Randolph Macon College
204 Henry St
Ashland, VA 23005-5505
General Phone: (804) 752-7200
http://WWW.RMC.EDU

Randolph Macon College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts134economics courses, English, sociology, history, international relations, political science, French language, social studies, ...
Science26biology, chemistry, physics
Therapy And Counseling22psychology
Business And Management11accounting
Conservation And Resource Management8environmental studies
Mathematics6mathematics
Religion And Philosophy6religion, philosophy
Computer Science And Engineering4computer and info science
Art Studies2arts management
Music2music
Fine Arts2fine arts, art history and criticism
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for Randolph Macon College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree22330

Student Body

In 2007, Randolph Macon College had a total enrollment of 1,176 students (1,162 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1955%
20-2137%
22-245%
25-290%
30-340%
40-490%

Randolph Macon College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %

Randolph Macon College Room and Board (2007)

Randolph Macon College offers campus housing for 1,032 of its 1,162 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Randolph Macon College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,1781,95461%39220%
Men1,41185360%18522%
Women1,7671,10162%20719%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal490580
SAT Math500590
SAT Writing485570
ACT Verbal1923
ACT Math1923
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT85%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT20%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Randolph Macon College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,830
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,830
Room and board$ 8,125
Room charge$ 4,440
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,685
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)

Randolph Macon College Faculty

Randolph Macon College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4315
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1212
Non-tenured and not on tenure track27

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year29$77,5579$69,460
Associate professoracademic year17$59,7216$57,942
Assistant professoracademic year9$49,41117$48,774
Instructoracademic year2*2*
All faculty totalacademic year57$66,63334$55,406

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Randolph Macon College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballOld Dominion Athletic Conference
BasketballOld Dominion Athletic Conference
BaseballOld Dominion Athletic Conference

Randolph Macon College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

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
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Randolph Macon College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Randolph Macon College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Randolph Macon College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Randolph Macon College % of degrees in liberal arts
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Randolph Macon College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Randolph Macon College % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Randolph Macon College % of degrees in science
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Randolph Macon College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Randolph Macon College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Randolph Macon College Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Randolph Macon College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Option to study abroad
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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