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Randolph College

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA · City · 658 students
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$15,921
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$53,409
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
94%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Randolph College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution celebrated for its close-knit community, rich historic traditions, and personalized approach to education. The college stands out for its innovative "TAKE2" curriculum, where students focus on just two courses per seven-week session to allow for deep academic immersion, with particular strength in programs like creative writing, physics, psychology, and museum studies. Student life is anchored by a cherished Honor Code, lively class rivalries, and unique campus assets like the Maier Museum of Art, which provides undergraduates with rare, hands-on curatorial experience using an exceptional American art collection.

Wikipedia:Randolph College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, it was renamed on July 1, 2007, when it became coeducational. The college's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The college fields varsity teams in six men's and eight women's sports.

Location
Lynchburg, VA, 24503-1555 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
102 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$30,310
Housing & food (on campus)$12,350
Books & supplies$1,245
Cost of attendance$45,040
Average net price$15,921
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,310
Housing & food (on campus)$12,350
Books & supplies$1,245
Cost of attendance$45,040
Average net price$15,921
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,048
$30–48k
$13,709
$48–75k
$16,290
$75–110k
$18,260
$110k+
$19,590
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 26% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,122
10 yrs after entry$53,409
Debt
Median at graduation$26,950
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1134
R 550–620 · M 550–590
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 19–26 · E 17–25 · M 19–21
SAT middle 50%: 1100–1210
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
46%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$61,543
Independent
10%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
9%
Black
24%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,122
After 10 yrs
$53,409
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Biology, General11
Psychology, General10
Sociology7
History7
Philosophy6
Natural Resources Conservation and Research5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Fine and Studio Arts5
Communication and Media Studies4
International/Globalization Studies4
Political Science and Government4
Business/Commerce, General4
Engineering Physics3
Museology/Museum Studies3
Physics3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$187M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,701/mo
Teaching spend
$15,644
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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