Randolph College

Randolph College Overview

Randolph College is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Lynchburg, Virginia. Lynchburg Randolph was founded in 1891 and the school presently has around 550 students per year, which includes 482 undergrad students. Lynchburg Randolph provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

Student Involvement at Lynchburg Randolph

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Lynchburg Randolph's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Lynchburg Randolph students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Lynchburg Randolph has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Lynchburg Randolph on the Student Life page.

2022 Lynchburg Randolph Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%
Tuition	$27,270
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$22,345

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Is Lynchburg Randolph a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better sense of what Lynchburg Randolph offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Lynchburg Randolph Acceptance Rate 2022

The acceptance rate at Lynchburg Randolph is 94%. Last year, 1,161 students applied to Lynchburg Randolph and 1,089 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lynchburg Randolph

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 72% of students who start at Lynchburg Randolph come back for their second year of college. Around 56% of students who started at Lynchburg Randolph earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Lynchburg Randolph Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Lynchburg Randolph by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Lynchburg Randolph directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Lynchburg Randolph's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Lynchburg Randolph's endowment was valued at $145.7 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $22,239 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lynchburg Randolph

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Lynchburg Randolph meets 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Lynchburg Randolph full-time are awarded $22,345 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $35,340 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lynchburg Randolph.

Based on this information, is Lynchburg Randolph the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Lynchburg Randolph a good school for you?

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Where is Randolph College Located?

Lynchburg Randolph is located in the suburban setting of Lynchburg, Virginia.

If you are interested in seeing Lynchburg Randolph for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 29 to Lynchburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lynchburg Regional.

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