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Randolph - Macon Woman's College is located in a small city, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Randolph - Macon Woman's 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 Woman's College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study media, music, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Randolph - Macon Woman's College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 540 to 670 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 630 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 Woman's College offers classes to 712 students (696 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Randolph - Macon Woman's College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Randolph - Macon Woman's College 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 Woman's College
2500 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526
General Phone: (434) 947-8000
Admissions Phone: (434) 947-8100
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 947-8128
http://www.rmwc.edu
Randolph - Macon Woman's College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 74 | history, political science, international relations, social services, economics, creative writing, English, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | dance, drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for Randolph - Macon Woman's College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 35 |
In 2005, Randolph - Macon Woman's College had a total enrollment of 712 students (696 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 29% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Texas | 8% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| California | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Randolph - Macon Woman's College offers campus housing for 700 of its 696 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, 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 | 774 | 675 | 87% | 184 | 27% |
| Women | 774 | 675 | 87% | 184 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
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 | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 947-8100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,030 |
| Room and board | $ 8,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Randolph - Macon Woman's College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 947-8128
Randolph - Macon Woman's College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
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 | 18 | $68,460 | 6 | $65,369 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,213 | 15 | $55,449 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $45,205 | 20 | $45,740 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $38,752 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $60,504 | 44 | $51,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, 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 Woman's College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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