Randolph-Macon Woman's College

2500 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526
http://www.rmwc.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1891
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students712
Endowment133,375,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition24,380
Room/Board8,800
Services
Associated FirmsPublic and private school systems Federal and state government Peace Corps SunTrust Bank GE Financial Pfizer Davenport & Company LLC Corporate Finance Americorps Non profit organizations
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsMaier Museum of American Art Winfree Observatory Equestrian Center Nature Preserves (2) Botanical Garden
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service
MuseumsMaier Museum of American Art Winfree Observatory Equestrian Center Nature Preserves (2) Botanical Garden
Periodical Subs520
# of Books198,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year60%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size100 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing88%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (96%), other housing options (4%)
Popular EventsTacky Party, Dance Concert; Greek Play; Theatre productions; Pearl S. Buck Award; Symposium (bi-annual); Senior Dinner Dance; Pumpkin Parade; Ring Night;
Nearest AirportLynchburg, VA (10), Roanoke, Virginia (65)
Nearest TrainLynchburg, VA (5)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations40
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Sundial (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa; Alpha Kappa Delta, international sociology honor society; Alpha Sigma Lambda, national honor society for students in continuing higher education; Eta Sigma Phi, national honor society in classics; Omicron Delta Epsilon, international honor society in economics; Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honor society; Phi Alpha Theta, national honor society in history; Pi Delta Phi, national French honor society; Psi Chi, national honor society in psychology; Sigma Pi Sigma, national honor society in physics;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ; Catholic Students Association; Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship; Jewish Students Association; UMMAH (partnership of Muslim and non-Muslim students)
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Women's Alliance; Pan World Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Amnesty International; Arts Council; Bridges; Chorale; Circle K; Circle of the Silver Web; Classic Movie Club; Class Executive Boards; College Republicans; Dollars and Sense Club; Environmental Club; Hail, Muse! etc. literary magazine; Health Advisory Board; The Helianthus yearbook; Language Clubs (Asian, French, Russian, Spanish); Macon Activities Council; Maier Museum Docents; Melpomene (Greek play production); Model United Nations; Pep Club; Philosophy Club; Pre-Law Society; Pre-Med Club; Psychology Club; Science Fiction and Fantasy Club; Secret Societies (social, sports, spirit); Sock & Buskin (theatre production); Songshine a cappella group; Student Athletic Advisory Committee; Student Government; SVEA; UMMAH; WWRM radio station; Young Democrats