Acceptance Rate
94%
Avg. SAT
1210
75th percentile
“Small Virginia liberal arts college famed for national-champion equestrians and stargazing from its 19th-century observatory.”
Lynchburg, VA
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
Randolph College traces its roots to 1891, when it opened as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, one of the earliest women's liberal arts colleges in the South, and transitioned to coeducation in 2007 while preserving its intimate scale. You'll find a tight-knit community of about 600 undergraduates on a compact 100-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, where professors know your name from day one. Students who thrive here love small-group discussions, outdoor adventures, and a collaborative vibe without cutthroat competition; those seeking big-city buzz or vast peer networks might feel isolated.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Classes average around 15 students, letting you debate ideas directly with faculty who often lead research in environmental science, astrophysics, and equine studies. The college shines in hands-on programs like its equestrian science major, where you'll train horses alongside coursework, and maintains a functional 1891 observatory for astronomy labs under clear mountain skies. Tradeoffs include limited course variety due to the small size—popular electives might only run every other year—and fewer research grants compared to larger schools.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
694 undergrad • 122 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
58%
Black / African American
21%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Lynchburg, VA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residence halls that mix freshmen with upperclassmen, fostering quick friendships over shared kitchens and study lounges; most students live on campus all four years. A typical week blends classes, riding practices, and club meetings—think hiking the Blue Ridge trails or competing in NCAA Division III sports—with weekends featuring low-key gatherings or trips to nearby Charlottesville. The rural edge means fewer urban nightlife options and chilly winters, but low living costs and natural beauty keep things grounded and affordable.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$19,326
$30K – $48K
$19,879
$48K – $75K
$20,489
$75K – $110K
$24,391
$110K+
$25,104
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
75%
4 Years Graduation Rate
52%
6 Years Graduation Rate
59%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$53,409
75% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Randolph College and return in the fall. 52% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 59% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
52%
4-6 years
7%
Non-grad
41%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$27,270
Acceptance
94%
Undergrads
694
4-Year Grad Rate
52%
Endowment
$156M
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555
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