Randolph College
Randolph
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503-1555
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1109
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded by William Waugh Smith, then-president of Randolph-Macon College, under Randolph-Macon's charter after he failed to convince R-MC to become co-educational.
- •In 1916, it became the first women's college in the South to earn a Phi Beta Kappa charter.
- •Beginning in 1953, the two colleges were governed by separate boards of trustees.
- •In August 2006, only a few weeks into the academic year, Randolph-Macon Woman's College announced that it would adopt coeducation and change its name.
Source: Wikipedia
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