| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3 men, 703 women, 706 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1 men, 660 women, 661 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2 men, 43 women, 45 total |
| Total graduate students: |
9 women, 9 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
9 women, 9 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
50% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.8% | Hispanic |
| 67.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 13.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 2.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 8.8% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.1% | Hispanic |
| 68.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 10.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
100 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Population of city/town: |
70,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Richmond, VA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
110 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
900,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- women's dorms
- other housing including Shared housing for leadership interest and for non-traditional age
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
12% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 24 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
150 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
All computer labs equipped with laser printers and scanners are available for student use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All classrooms are networked, and all provide multimedia display capabilities to support the increasing use of technology in instruction. The campus has rooms equipped with special purpose technology, including two rooms with Smartboards(digital interactive whiteboards), a small theatre with computer/video display and surround sound, a media center/language lab where students |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Lynchburg Information Online Network (LION) provides automated access to the Lipscomb Library collection as well as access to materials from Sweet Briar College and the Lynchburg Public Library. Interlibrary loan is provided without charge. Worldwide information sources may be accessed via national automated networks and the Internet. The Lipscomb Library's special collections include the Pearl S. Buck Collection, the Lininger Children's Book Collection, the Watts Rare Book Room, the Charlotte |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Maier Museum of American Art
Winfree Observatory
Equestrian Center
Nature Preserves (2)
Botanical Garden
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Job fairs in collaboration with area colleges |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
70% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Sundial (bi-weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
12 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
40 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Students Association, Circle of the Silver Web, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Students Association, UMMAH |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Woman's Alliance, CAUSE: Caribbean Ambassadors to US Education, Club Asia, Das Stammcafe, Pan World Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Amnesty International, Environmental Club, Etas (Even classes spirit group), Food and Justice Club, French Club, Gammas (Odd classess spirit group), Hail, Muse! Etc., Helianthus (yearbook), Macon Activities Council, Maier Museum Docents, Melpomene (Greek play club), Arts Council, Model United Nations, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Medical Club, Psychology Club, Russian Club, Science Fiction and Fantasy Club, Social Violations Hearing Board, Society of Physics Students, Sock and Buskin, Songshine (acapella), Bridges, Spanish Club, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Global AIDS Campaign, Student Government, Student Health Advisory Board, Student Virginia Education Association, The Sundial (newspaper), WWRM (radio), Young Democrats, Chorale , Circle K, Classic Movie Club, College Republicans, Dollars and Sense Club, Downtown |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Val Cushman,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Heather Somers |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Randolph-Macon Women's College
2500 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526 |
| School colors: |
black and yellow |
| School mascot: |
WildCats |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's tennis | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's swimming | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
18% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, tennis, volleyball courts; fields, fitness center, and softball complex |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lynchburg, VA (10 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Roanoke, Virginia (65 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Lynchburg, VA (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lynchburg, VA (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
65% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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;George Washington University (DC);New York University (NY);Randolph-Macon Woman's College (VA);University of South Carolina--Aiken (SC);University of South Carolina--Beaufort (SC);University of South Carolina--Columbia (SC);University of South Carolina--Upstate (SC);Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
60% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Public & Private School Systems , Federal & State Governments, Legal Agencies, Wachovia , GE Financial |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Candy Crowley, CNN Senior Political Correspondent Pearl S. Buck, Author
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