Founded in 1891, Randolph College. is a Private college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 663 full time undergraduate students, and 16 full time graduate students.
The Randolph College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 72 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Randolph College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
83%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
900-1150
ACT Range
20-26
Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 22% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Randolph College.
7%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
7%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
54%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
47%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
64%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
93%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
7%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
54%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
47%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
17 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
29 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
30 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
30 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
30 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
30 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
30 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
Randolph College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Randolph College?
17 Students rated Randolph College
Callie
College04/23/2025
Randolph College is an amazing school. They have amazing professors, students and staff. Randolph let you express yourself however you want to express yourself the admin supports you having any support. I feel like Randolph had a place for everybody.
Angelica
03/29/2022
It has been a great opportunity for me to grow and to learn so much more about our community here in the area. I have lived here for more than half of my life and I would not have learned so much in such a short amount of time here had I chosen to go anywhere else. It is extremely inviting and welcoming. I don't mean just the environment, but the people all around. People are willing to go to great lengths to help you out and support you--inside and outside of the classroom. This especially means professors. They are very much involved with student activity and with the ins and outs of student organizations around campus. They are great to work with, from my experiences thus far. It's the perfect scene for a homebody. It's comfortable and right near most places that you'd need to get to--either within walking distance or a short drive. It is definitely a place to get connected with and it has certainly become a second home to me. There have been hiccups of course, but thankfully, because of the push forward with diversity and inclusion, it has become a safe space for everyone around. And, if they are not, those issues are addressed. I have found so many secret amazing places around this campus. It is a decently sized campus but everything is close to a maybe 5-10 minute or less walk, depending on where you're going. They only downside to this campus is the layout flaws, since it is older than most campuses, it has not yet been completely set up for disabled access. Some places make no sense as to why they were built that way, so in the place where there are no elevators, stairs are how you get around as well. I've had some troubles with the school, but it is relatively easy to work with everyone.
Braelyn
12/21/2019
I think it’s an awesome place to start your future. The academic side is very challenging and pushes you to be the best student you can be. The students there are very nice and helpful. I enjoy that all of the buildings are connected and it is easy to get around. Over all Randolph is an awesome school!
Shae
07/02/2019
It's a great school to be at, but there could definitely be some improvements.
Victoria
05/30/2019
I feel like I should lead with the fact that after only a year here, I was already calling Randolph home. The professors are phenomenal and I love going to classes every day. My peers provide a lovely community of like-minded, caring individuals that only add to the sense of home. The really beloved and unique thing about Randolph is the Honor Code which creates a trust and feeling of safety like I have never experienced before.
Katie
02/07/2019
This college has changed dramatically since I first arrived. As a senior, I find the changes that the college has gone through very frustrating and unpleasant. These changes include student demographics, on campus activities, and administrative positions. The administrators on campus are never helpful and do not take student concerns seriously in any way. As a vegan, I find that the food in our dining hall has gotten much worse over time. Randolph has a significant vegetarian and vegan population and the students complain about the lack of food often, but nothing substantial has been done to accommodate our needs. The biggest problem I find on campus is the lack of study space, which I have complained about numerous times. Overall, the quality of this college is in steep decline and I would recommend finding somewhere else to go.
Brody
10/24/2018
Randolph is a very welcoming and bright part of Lynchburg. Even before I was considering colleges to apply for, Randolph seemed very appealing. With its quirky staff, interesting side activities (Fencing, Humans vs Zombies, and the Gaming Center standing out from the rest for me), appealing majors (Creative Writing for myself), the wacky traditions, and the friendly atmosphere that just radiates from the campus. All in all, I can't think of a more appealing place to be for four years of my life.
Tabitha
04/16/2018
I live 5 hours away from Randolph College, but I have visited twice! I absolutely love it, and I would recommend it to anyone. I feel extremely safe in the environment and everyone is very nice. The faculty are also very involved in student-life to make sure you are living up to your potential!
Shelby
02/15/2018
It's a wonderful school with wonderful staff and professors. It's small everyone knows everyone. I was only there for a semester and move back home because my family wanted me to be closer. They give an ample amount of money for academic scholarships and grands. It's a private school located in Central Virginia. If your looking for small classes and professors who care this is the places for you.
Shelby
10/20/2017
It is a fantastic school for students who are looking at a small school to make instant friendships. It is full of wonderful opportunities for students to get involved in. With 17 NCAA sports, students come to the games to cheer on their team because everybody knows everybody here.
Rebecca
04/17/2017
Randolph is an amazing college. If you're looking for small class sizes, happy faces, and teachers that are always there to help you then Randolph is the place for you! Just like any school the food does get old sometimes but that's one of the only cons. You can roll out of bed 5 minuets before class and still make it there on time!
Jena
04/10/2017
If you are looking for a small school, Randolph College is the place to be! The campus is beautiful. and the professors are great. The staff is willing to work with you to get the things you need, whether that's moving a class to the ground floor because you've broken your leg, or a ride into the city to shop.
Alex
04/10/2017
My overall opinion of Randolph College is that it is a great school. The students are like a family; they are all welcoming and friendly. They are there for each other and looking out for one another. The faculty is always trying to find ways to help the students not only in their college career but also with helping them with their future after college. They do not restrict us; they allow us to be who we are as people and express ourselves how we want. Randolph college is a community filled with great people that only want the best for each other. The college campus is not the only beautiful thing about Randolph, but also the faculty and students that make up Randolph College itself.
Heather
04/10/2017
Randolph college is a really good college whether it be the size or the food or the safety. Even though the college may be small there are many benefits tot eh small college. It does not take long to get to your classes and you can find your classes easily. Since the class sizes are small you can get to know your fellow students and your teachers a lot better compared to having a giant class. The food is ok at dining hall. Even though the dining hall is only open at certain times of the day you can food throughout the day whether it be at do in hall or skellar. The safety of the college is very good. They make sure to patrol the ground all the time and if you need help and are afraid to walk around you can call security and they will come and help you. Overall the College is really good!!
Jin
11/15/2016
i attended Randolph College from 2015, the longer i study here, the deeper i love here! this is small, but close-knitted community. in addition to the nice campus, good facilities, it is easier to access to professors and staff, and they are very nice. Don't think there are less opportunities to research and internship because of its small size, but actually it is just the opposite. I have participated a full- scholarship research in the just past summer. We also have a variety of after-class activities and clubs. Anyway, I bet you won't feel bored on campus!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Randolph College is 83%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Visit the school. Not once, not twice... but as many times as it take you to get the proper feel of it. Go when there are students there, stay over night. Do anything you can to get to know the school better.
I love the strong connections professors and students have between them. Classes are rarely more than a dozen people, thus allowing for free flowing disucssion based classes. Students hold true to the honor code which enables us to have self scheduled/self proctored exams, unlocked dorm rooms, open mail boxes, and a sense of trust that everyone will take care of each other. Furthermore, the appearance of the campus surpasses even what the word beautiful describes. I consider it my new home and all those who live their my extended family.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Randolph College isn't right for a prospective student who just wants to party in a big city or not attend class. If a student isn't comfortable with a very small student population, where everybody knows everybody else, then it isn't the right place for them. Students need to study hard and go to class, not because they are afraid of getting a bad grade, but because they know the professors personally and the student does not want to let them down.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
In my experience, the worst thing about Randolph-Macon Woman's College was the flip-side to being a small college with personal attention from professors. With only two Classics professors, there were a limited number of courses available, some only available every other year. The faculty also noted this issue. As a result, the Classics professors reorganized the major program and created a new accademic schedule that allows them to teach more varied courses. They also took into account the students' need of writing longer papers before the thirty page thesis due at the end of the senior year.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Randolph College receive some sort of financial aid.
32% were awarded federal grants.72%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
