Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon College is a selective, co-educational liberal arts college ideally located in Ashland, VA, just minutes north of Richmond, 90 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 110 miles northwest of Virginia Beach. An Amtrak station sits just 25 feet from campus.

With an enrollment of 1,454 students, R-MC has an outstanding reputation for its exceptional faculty, national and international internships, study abroad, undergraduate, research and its unique First-Year Experience programs. The distinctive balance between the demanding academic program and the individualized attention -- these special “moments of connection,” -- prepares each student for a lifetime of extraordinary success.

About Randolph-Macon College

R-MC enrolls nearly 1,500 undergraduate students, who pursue their academic paths in more than 55 areas of study, including majors, minors, pre-professional programs and other areas. Randolph-Macon has a longstanding reputation for giving our students an -edge.- R-MC integrates an outstanding liberal arts education and success strategies taught by extraordinary faculty mentors with a four-year career preparation program called the EDGE. Dedicated staff in the EDGE Career Center, in concert with our faculty, work with students to develop a personalized Career Roadmap that provides them with a competitive advantage with their careers and when applying to graduate school.

Mission Statement

A Randolph-Macon College liberal arts education develops the mind and character of each student.