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Randolph College

Randolph College is a private nonprofit college in a small city in the Lynchburg, VA metro with 541 students and a 94% acceptance rate.

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private nonprofit · City, small · 541 students

NCAA Division III · Old Dominion Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

94%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,134

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,921

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

46%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

68%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$53,409

10 years after entry

Students

541

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		March 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: randolphcollege.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,048
$30,001–48,000$13,709
$48,001–75,000$16,290
$75,001–110,000$18,260
Over $110,000$19,590

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Biology/Biological Sciences15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15
Psychology10
Business/Commerce9
History7
Elementary Education and Teaching5
English Language and Literature5
Mathematics and Computer Science4
Show the other 15 majors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies4
Creative Writing4
Fine/Studio Arts3
Political Science and Government3
Physics2
Philosophy, Other2
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics2
Environmental Science2
Environmental Studies2
Mass Communication/Media Studies1
Mathematics1
International/Globalization Studies1
Chemistry1
Economics1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), lynchburgcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Lynchburg, VA

266,432 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)

Nearest hub airport

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20

Elevation

764 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

24°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

12.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

20 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$930 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size