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Randolph-Macon Academy

200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
Randolph-Macon Academy is a co-ed private boarding school for grades 6-12.
We offer a superior university-preparatory curriculum with military values, preparing graduates to pursue lives of meaning and success. Each year, 100% of our students are accepted to top, globally ranked universities around the world. In the past 6 years, students have gained acceptances to Harvard, MIT, Cornell, UPenn, McGill, University of Toronto, UC-Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Duke, University of Southern California - and many more.
More than 50 R-MA graduates are currently enrolled in our nation's prestigious Service Academies an unprecedented achievement among any high school in America.
The Class of 2024 graduated 64 students who earned over $16 million in scholarships.
The Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 graduated 230 students who earned over $56.6 million in scholarships.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 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 280 schools) for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Randolph-Macon Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12, PG
8-12
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
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
315 students
315 students
% Students of Color
40%
26%
% 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
18
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$10 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
n/a
$66,250
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
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
18
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
5
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Flight: Learn how to fly using two school-owned Cessna Aircraft, Lego League, Robotics, Unmanned Aviation/Drones

Arts and Music Programs:
Marching Band

College Matriculation

Year: 2020 - 2024
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
United States Air Force Academy
50
University of California
34
Penn State
28
Virginia Tech
28
George Mason University
25
Norwich University
23
Virginia Military Institute
20
Embry-Riddle University
19
Citadel Military College
17
University of Maryland
16

School Notes

  • The Academy's focus on character and leadership development has served and continues to serve as a hallmark of an R-MA education. Providing Cadets the tools to be successful in the classroom and beyond, the Character and Leadership Development Program (CLDP) will focus on self-discipline; holistic health and fitness; emotional resilience; the Code of Conduct and citizenship; drill and etiquette; teamwork: applied and adaptive leadership; and ethical decision-making.
  • Randolph-Macon Academy accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Randolph-Macon Academy offer?
Randolph-Macon Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling.
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.
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 1988
5.00
Virginia Tech
Randolph-Macon is unique for 2 reasons: 1) The ROTC experience is quite unique. I think that drilling as a unit really builds friendships and camaraderie among students. It certainly helps the students. . .
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  • Grades: 6-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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