Randolph-Macon College

What Randolph-Macon College does

Randolph-Macon College is a private nonprofit liberal arts institution founded in 1830 and based in Ashland, Virginia, serving approximately 1,400 undergraduate students across more than 54 areas of study. Its core offerings span traditional liberal arts disciplines (English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Studio Art, etc.) alongside professional majors including Accounting, Business, Economics, Cybersecurity, and a newly launched Data Science program introduced for fall 2025 with a stated focus on AI/ML applications. CAEP-accredited Education programs (Elementary PK-6, Secondary/Arts/Language, Exceptional Education K-12, and a non-licensure track) lead to a Virginia teaching license that is recognized in 46 states, supported by 10-40 hours of fieldwork per semester across seven Richmond-area school division partnerships. Other recent or specialized offerings include Physician Assistant Studies, Engineering, Behavioral Neuroscience, Arts Management, and Asian Studies, with international study-abroad options including full-time enrollment at Wroxton College in England and January Term courses in the Netherlands.

The college's delivery model is built on a residential, single-campus experience in Ashland, augmented by off-campus internship placement through the Edge Career Center (which integrates with Symplicity) and an Equestrian Center operating indoor and outdoor arenas across 75 acres. Underlying technology assets are modest and learner-facing rather than product-facing: Windows and Linux computer labs support cybersecurity coursework, the McGraw-Page Library provides digital resources and VR experiences, and the Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) operates as a nine-week, full-time faculty-mentored research program. Marketing and recruitment run through the institutional website, a virtual tour at virtualtour.rmc.edu, multi-platform social presence (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), on-campus visit days, and earned media.

The business model is tuition-dependent and operates as a 501(c)-style educational nonprofit. The primary revenue streams are recurring semester tuition and fees plus residential room and board, supported by alumni giving and donations (a secondary philanthropic stream) and a small transaction-fee stream from equestrian center operations ($500 per ten-lesson semester and event hosting). R-MC ranks #25 nationally and in the Top 12 for five consecutive years by The Princeton Review for Best Career Services, places 100% of its teacher-credentialing graduates, has qualified a rider to IHSA Nationals for four consecutive years, and inducted 38 members from the Class of 2026 into Phi Beta Kappa; the college is governed by a Board of Trustees with Dr. Michael E. Hill inaugurated as the 16th President in April 2026.

Name

Randolph-Macon College

Legal name

Randolph-Macon College

Website

https://rmc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Randolph-Macon College is a private nonprofit liberal arts college founded in 1830 in Ashland, Virginia, serving approximately 1,400 undergraduates across 54+ areas of study through a residential campus, Edge Career Center-supported internships, and programs including newly launched Data Science, Cybersecurity, and CAEP-accredited Education tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Liberal Arts Undergraduate Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA), Selective/Highly Selective Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAJ), Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate education
• Private liberal arts college
• Higher education degrees
• Residential college programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate tuition and fees charged to enrolled students. Financial aid and scholarships offset gross tuition.
2. Room and Board: Revenue from on-campus housing and dining services provided to residential students
3. Alumni Giving and Donations: Philanthropic contributions from alumni and supporters, including planned giving and capital campaigns. Featured in Richline Group CEO partnership and annual giving programs.
4. Equestrian Center Operations: Revenue from equestrian center operations including lesson fees ($500 per semester), boarding services, and hosting sanctioned horse shows

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Randolph-Macon College provides a four-year residential undergraduate liberal arts education to nearly 1,400 students across 55+ areas of study, including majors, minors, and pre-professional tracks in Data Science, Cybersecurity, Education, Economics, Engineering, and the humanities. The educational experience is anchored by small average class sizes, close faculty mentorship, undergraduate research through the SURF program, internships with 1,000+ organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, study abroad, and teacher licensure pathways. The college also operates community-facing auxiliary programs, including equestrian lessons, boarding, and horse shows at the RMC Equestrian Center.

Product overview

Randolph-Macon College is a liberal arts college offering a comprehensive portfolio of 55+ undergraduate academic programs. The core academic offerings include traditional liberal arts disciplines alongside professional programs in high-demand fields. Key programs include the newly introduced Data Science major (fall 2025) focused on AI and machine learning applications, Cybersecurity programs covering data and network security, and CAEP-accredited Education programs leading to teaching licensure. The college also offers Economics, Business, and various STEM programs. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning through undergraduate research (SURF program), internships, and study abroad opportunities, supported by the Edge Career Center for career preparation.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Liberal Arts Degree Programs (55+ majors/minors) Comprehensive residential undergraduate liberal arts education leading to bachelor's degrees across 55+ areas of study including Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, and others. Designed for college-age students seeking a four-year degree with small classes and close faculty mentorship.
• Data Science Major/Minor Multidisciplinary major/minor leveraging computing, visualization, and analytics to prepare students for careers in AI and machine learning fields. Introduced for fall 2025 enrollment and building on the college's established math and computer science programs.
• Cybersecurity Major/Minor Program focusing on data security, network security, computer security, and security policy, preparing students for careers protecting digital systems and networks. Supported by Windows and Linux computer labs and internship hosts such as MAD Security, MKA Cyber, Richweb, Sentara, and Tech for Troops.
• Educator Preparation Programs (CAEP-Accredited) Virginia Department of Education-approved programs including Elementary Education PK-6, Secondary/Arts/Language Education (grades 6-12), Exceptional Education K-12, and Education Studies (non-licensure track). Programs are CAEP-accredited and lead to Virginia state teaching licenses valid in 46 states, with 100% teacher placement rate after graduation and 10-40 hours of fieldwork per semester starting from the first education course.
• Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Nine-week summer undergraduate research program allowing students to conduct full-time original research under faculty mentorship. A distinguishing experiential offering at the undergraduate level.
• RMC Equestrian Center Lessons, Boarding, and Shows Auxiliary community program at the RMC Equestrian Center offering IHSA team participation, Equestrian team lessons at $500 per semester for ten lessons, $45 IHSA dues, $75 private eventing lessons, boarding services, and hosting of VHSA- and CHSA-sanctioned horse shows. Serves college equestrian team members, regional community riders, and IEA youth team participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% teacher placement rate after graduation for education majors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hanover and King William Habitat for HumanityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Community partnership hosting J-Term internships for sociology students. Meredith Gray '26 interned with the organization in January 2026, handling social media, website design, and policy research.
• Hanover Affordable Housing CoalitionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Coalition focused on affordable housing advocacy in the Hanover area, hosting student intern for meetings and policy discussions.
• Richline Group (Berkshire Hathaway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Summer internship program in New York City with CEO Dave Meleski '81 hosting RMC students annually. Partnership has continued for over a decade, offering students experience in data analytics, sales, and merchandise. Dave Meleski '81 is also a member of RMC's Board of Trustees.
• Wroxton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMC's partner institution in England where students study abroad full-time, exploring economic theory from a British perspective in the Britain in the International Economy (ECON 383) course. Students study international trade theory and finance focusing on European Union development and the EURO.
• Seven School Divisions in Richmond AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with seven school divisions in the Richmond area providing fieldwork opportunities for education majors from the first education course. Enables 10-40 hours of teaching field work per semester for education students.
• University of Richmond (ROTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for ROTC program allowing students to cross-enroll for military officer training while attending Randolph-Macon.
• Circles AshlandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity service organization providing off-campus Federal Work Study employment opportunities for qualifying students.
• Downtown Ashland AssociationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity organization in Ashland providing off-campus Federal Work Study employment opportunities.
• Hanover Chamber of CommerceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness organization providing off-campus Federal Work Study employment opportunities.
• John M. Gandy Elementary SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal school providing off-campus Federal Work Study employment opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Washington and Lee University: Highly selective Virginia-based private liberal arts college with a residential model, Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and emphasis on undergraduate research and career outcomes. Directly comparable to RMC on size, selectivity, and program structure, though with a larger endowment.
• Hampden-Sydney College: Small, residential, all-male liberal arts college located roughly 75 miles from RMC in Virginia. Comparable in enrollment scale (~1,000 students), residential liberal arts focus, NCAA Division III athletics, and reliance on tuition revenue.
• Roanoke College: Private liberal arts college in Salem, Virginia, with similar enrollment size (~2,000 students), NCAA Division III athletics, and a comparable portfolio of liberal arts majors with growing STEM offerings.
• University of Richmond: Virginia private university combining liberal arts undergraduate programs with select professional schools. Closely comparable for ROTC partnership context and Virginia employer pipelines, though larger and more research-oriented than RMC.
• Sweet Briar College: Small, residential women's liberal arts college in Virginia with similar enrollment scale, NCAA Division III athletics, equestrian program, and emphasis on hands-on undergraduate learning.
• Hollins University: Small Virginia private liberal arts university serving ~800 undergraduates with NCAA Division III athletics. Comparable residential liberal arts model, similar size constraints, and overlapping employer markets.
• Mary Baldwin University: Virginia private university offering undergraduate liberal arts alongside select graduate programs including Physician Assistant Studies — directly overlapping with RMC's PA offering. Similar size and residential liberal arts positioning.
• Virginia Wesleyan University: Small Virginia private liberal arts university with NCAA Division III athletics and similar enrollment scale. Comparable on tuition dependency, regional employer networks, and liberal arts program breadth.

Regional players

• Guilford College: Small private liberal arts college in North Carolina with similar enrollment scale and NCAA Division III athletics. Comparable residential liberal arts model and tuition dependency, but operates in a different regional market than RMC.

Emerging players

• Shenandoah University: Virginia private university with growing undergraduate and graduate programs including health sciences and performing arts. Overlaps with RMC on Virginia residential private education and graduate professional offerings such as PA studies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RandolphMacon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RandolphMaconColl
• Facebookfacebook.com/215405665182
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/randolph-macon-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/randolphmacon
• TikToktiktok.com/@randolphmacon

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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