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Ashland, VA · Lexington, VA
| Randolph-Macon College | Virginia Military Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,866/yr | $17,113/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,601/yr | $12,697/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $22,996 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,983/yr | $9,246/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,357/yr | $12,162/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,303/yr | $13,385/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,226/yr | $23,434/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,540/yr | $11,310/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,242/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,700/yr | $2,150/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,985/yr | $34,824/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,466/yr | $21,046/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,466/yr | $52,638/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 980–1220 | 1050–1270 |
| SAT average | 1095 | 1244 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 24–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–27 · Math 20–28 | English 22–27 · Math 23–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,620 | 1,171 |
| Students accepted | 2,185 | 957 |
| Students who enrolled | 431 | 469 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 76% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,448/yr | $77,369/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,135–$82,908 | $52,604–$90,374 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 74% | 78% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 70% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,067/yr | $63,545/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 86% |
| Low-income students who finish | 64% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,896/yr | $78,129/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Social Sciences 9% | Social Sciences 30% · Engineering 19% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Social Sciences — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Engineering — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | History — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Commerce, General — $51,366/yr | Civil Engineering — $61,547/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 41% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,639 | 1,527 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 44 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,162/mo | $9,070/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $88,919 | $99,470 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Ashland, VA | Lexington, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1830 | 1839 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 2% |
| Men | 47% | 86% |
| Women | 53% | 14% |
| White students | 73% | 69% |
| Black students | 9.4% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6% | 11% |
| Asian students | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,501/yr | $21,289/yr |
| Endowment | $217.1M | $787.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,272 | 1,751 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,700/yr | $3,290/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,930/yr | $7,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 554 | 429 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.8M |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $20.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.0M | $20.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $50,974 | $140,541 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.