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Randolph College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 621
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Randolph College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Randolph College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Randolph College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Randolph College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Randolph College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Randolph College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,890

Cost of attendance at Randolph College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,890

Cost of attendance at Randolph College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Randolph College received on average $17,806 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,806
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 57 42% $4,681 $266,804
Other Federal Grant 62 45% $6,114 $379,060
State Grant/Scholarships 102 74% $3,624 $369,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 137 100% $12,341 $1,690,759
Total Grant & Scholarships 137 100% $17,806 $2,439,419

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Randolph College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Randolph College students is 56.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.1%.

56.0%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 58.6% 17 students
  • white 59.8% 70 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 3 students
  • International Students 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Randolph College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Randolph College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)