Why Parents Value R-MC: Affordability

Randolph-Macon: Very Affordable

Here's the real story: a Randolph-Macon education is surprisingly affordable, because Randolph-Macon College has a genuine commitment to equal access and affordability for all students who wish to attend.

The fact is, most Randolph-Macon students have a variety of financial aid options helping them to cover expenses. All sorts of scholarship money and need-based grants defray tuition costs. TAG grants help Virginia residents regardless of other aid. And campus jobs are available to any student. Many of these financial resources are outright gifts that don't have to be repaid.

Using a combination of financial aid options can really lower a student's actual cost. Low-cost student and parent loans can lower the price even more.

Another cost benefit is delivered by our small size and engaged learning environment: 95% of our students complete their degrees in four years or less because they can get in the courses they need to complete their majors. Students attending large public universities often require a fifth year or longer to graduate, incurring the double cost of extra tuition and postponed job income. This scenario means that many students might actually end up paying less to attend Randolph-Macon.

If Randolph-Macon College is your first-choice school, and a good fit for your student's needs, we'll do everything in our power to help them to attend. Our goal is to make it possible for every student who wants to go to Randolph-Macon College to become a Randolph-Macon College graduate.

The “real story” of Randolph-Macon College affordability

• $22 million financial aid program.
• 91% of students receive non-repayable scholarships or grants of more than $12,000.
• 50% of students receive need-based financial aid over $20,000.
• 50% of students receive academic scholarships of $7,500 to $20,000.
• All Virginia students receive the TAG grant ($3,200 for 2007-08).
• Any Randolph-Macon College student who wants a job on campus to defer costs can have one.
• 95% of graduates complete degrees in four years or less.