Randolph-Macon Academy

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Randolph-Macon Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 289 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2023 School Data
Randolph-Macon Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1892
1906
Campus Size
135 acres
130 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
315 students
314 students
% Students of Color
40%
25%
% International Students
23%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$10 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
n/a
$63,120
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,700
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Amy Harriman
Pam Cole

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French IV, AP French V, AP German IV, AP German V, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish IV, AP Spanish V, AP Statistics, AP US Government & Politics, AP US History, Chemistry Honors, English 10 Honors, English 9 Honors, French III Honors, Geometry Honors, Geospatial Information Systems, Dual Enrolled, German 3 Honors, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Pre-Calculus (Dual-Enrolled), Spanish 3 Honors

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
2
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Flight: Learn how to fly using two school-owned Cessna Aircraft, Unmanned Aviation/Drones

College Matriculation

Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)

School Notes

  • Randolph-Macon Academy is a co-ed private school for grades 6-12. We offer a superior university-preparatory curriculum with military values preparing graduates to pursue lives of meaning and success. Every year, 100% of our graduates are accepted to the best universities around the world with the Class of 2023 graduating 58 students who received over $19.3 million in scholarships.
  • Randolph-Macon Academy accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Randolph-Macon Academy offer?
Randolph-Macon Academy offers 26 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountaineering, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Randolph-Macon Academy is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
Does Randolph-Macon Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Randolph-Macon Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Randolph-Macon Academy's ranking?
Randolph-Macon Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Randolph-Macon Academy?
The application deadline for Randolph-Macon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2010
5.00
Roanoke College
One aspect that I liked most about R-MA was the fact that the classes consisted of no more than twenty students. Having this few students in a classroom meant that as an individual student I. . .

Class of 2003
5.00
Virginia Tech
Diversity. R-MA offers a wide range of valuable experiences and opportunities (both academic & non-academic) that will certainly propel you to your desired college/university, not to mention have you very well prepared. In. . .

Class of 1994
5.00
George Mason University
Randolph Macon Academy is a military academy with many aspects of a non-military prep school--chapel for instance. It is also a co-ed military academy, which was great for me (being a woman!). . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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