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"Randolph-Macon Academy is a co-ed college prep school offering Air Force Junior ROTC, flight, chorus, drama, art, and an award-winning marching band. R-MA was founded in 1892 and stands on a 135-acre campus overlooking Front Royal, VA, only 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. With the Blue Ridge Mountains visible in three directions, and the Shenandoah River nearby, our setting is one of beauty and inspiration."
Upcoming Events and News:
- Open House - Mon., February 20, 2012 - get more information!
- Randolph-Macon Academy senior Ryan Sanders of South Fayette, PA, has soloed an airplane for the first time. Sanders is a student pilot in the Academy's flight-training program. See http://www.rma.edu/News-Flight-Solo-Ryan-Sanders-2012-Jan-11 for more about his ...read more
- Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School student Thomas Powars claimed victory in the school-level Geographic Bee competition held January 12, 2012. Read more at http://www.rma.edu/News-National-Geographic-Bee-Champion.
- Randolph-Macon Academy senior Dong "James" Lee, a student pilot in the Academy's flight program, successfully completed his solo flight on December 11, 2011. Read more at http://www.rma.edu/News-Flight-Solo-Lee-2011-Dec-11.
- Randolph-Macon Academy has added a virtual tour to its web site. Check out the 135-acre campus online at http://www.rma.edu/virtual-tour.
- Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School's community service club was formally inducted as an Interact Club this fall. Read the full story at http://www.rma.edu/News-Middle-School-Interact-Club-2011-Nov-19.
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Randolph-Macon
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1892 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 135 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 367 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 31% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 73% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1529 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1350 - 1740 | - |
| Average ACT score | 22.2 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 52% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $4 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $31,052 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $15,417 (Middle School students are about $1900 less.) |
$23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $36,342 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 32% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,649 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Clare Dame | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Amy Harriman | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Chemistry | English Language | |
| English Literature | German Language | |
| Modern European History | Physics C | |
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | |
| United States History | US Government and Politics | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| George Mason University | 9 | |
| James Madison University | 9 | |
| Purdue University | 9 | |
| West Virginia University | 9 | |
| Arizona State University | 8 | |
| Old Dominion University | 8 | |
| Lord Fairfax Community College | 7 | |
| Pennsylvania State University, University Park | 6 | |
| The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina | 6 | |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 6 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Randolph-Macon Academy is a co-ed college-prep school with an Air Force Junior ROTC program, focused on getting students into to the colleges of their choice. Founded in 1892, the 135-acre campus is 70 miles west of Washington, D.C., overlooking Front Royal, VA.
- Our graduating classes have a 99% college acceptance rate, and average over $5 million in college scholarships each year.
- Affiliated and listed with the United Methodist Church
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
- Unique flight training program.
- Marching band performs in NY, MI, and FL.
- Air Force JROTC program teaches leadership, citizenship, and self-discipline, and is recognized as a "Distinguished Unit with Merit".
- School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Profile last updated: 11/29/2011
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