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Randolph College

Randolph

Lynchburg, Virginia 24503-1555

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Randolph College is a private institution in Lynchburg with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1109, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 520 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,409 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,436.

Established
1891
Motto
Vita Abundantior
Mascot
Wanda WildCat
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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95%Acceptance
1109SAT Avg
520Students
7:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$53,409Earnings 10yr
$18,436Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Randolph College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1109

Reading & WritingMid: 530
520580
MathMid: 495
440630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2024

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1109

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,010
Room & Board$11,890
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$43,838
Average Net Price$18,436
Median Debt at Graduation$26,950
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,931
$30–48K$16,767
$48–75K$17,824
$75–110K$22,362
$110K+$18,740

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,436

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,455

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
520
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 21%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.5%
Freshman Retention68.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,122
8 Years$43,738
10 Years$53,409

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
118 mi(205 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
154 mi(267 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
179 mi(310 min)

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