Randolph College
University Website: www.randolphcollege.edu
Apply Online: www.randolphcollege.edu/apply/
Randolph College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, it was renamed on July 1, 2007, when it became coeducational.
The college offers 29 majors, 30 minors, pre-professional programs in law, medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, and teaching, and dual degree programs in engineering and nursing. Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and bachelor of fine arts degrees are offered. Randolph offers master of arts in teaching and master of education degrees. The College, which has always been known for preparing its alumnae and alumni to succeed in a global environment with study abroad programs, recently announced Bridges Not Walls, a Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) required by its regional accrediting agency (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Bridges Not Walls, approved by the College's faculty during 2010, is designed to enhance students' intercultural competence.
Randolph is one of only 240 colleges and universities in the United States with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
Randolph operates a study abroad program, Randolph College Abroad: The World in Britain at the University of Reading, England.
Randolph is an NCAA Division III school competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The college fields varsity teams in six men's and eight women's sports. The coed riding team competes in both the ODAC and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Notable alumni include author Pearl S. Buck, who won the Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize, former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, and CNN senior political correspondent Candy Crowley.
Randolph is a member of The Annapolis Group of colleges in the United States, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, and the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 500 students
- $28,744.00 avg tuition
2500 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg,
VA
24503-1555
(434) 947-8000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.randolphcollege.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.randolphcollege.edu/financial..
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Randolph College
| Applied | 883 | |
| Admitted | 661 | 75% |
| Enrolled total | 163 | |
| Full Time: | 163 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 495 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 66% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Randolph College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $28,744.00 | $28,744.00 | $28,744.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $510.00 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $9,450.00 | $9,450.00 | $9,450.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,995.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 100% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 96% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $18,550.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 81% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,558.00 |
Randolph College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
Randolph College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | October 25, 2012 |
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | November 01, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $1000 | November 01, 2012 |
| United Methodist Scholarship - RMWC | Varies | Varies |
| Julia Parker Shaeffer '81 Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Corazon C. Aquino Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Randolph College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lynchburg College | 2.4mi |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 2.9mi |
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg | 5.0mi |
| Liberty University | 5.6mi |
| Central Virginia Community College | 5.6mi |
| Sweet Briar College | 11.1mi |
| Southern Virginia University | 23.3mi |
| Virginia Military Institute | 28.5mi |
| Washington and Lee University | 28.6mi |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 41.3mi |
| Hollins University | 42.5mi |
| Longwood University | 43.7mi |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | 43.8mi |
| Skyline College-Roanoke | 44.0mi |
| Dabney S Lancaster Community College | 45.5mi |
