# Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/randolph-college

Randolph College is a private nonprofit college in Lynchburg, VA with 658 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1134 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,101 per year ($22,076 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,121 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,935 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,837 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $46,845 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,101 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,076 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,353 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,231 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,273 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,766 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 658 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,121 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,812 (FY2024) |

## What Randolph College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Randolph College's acceptance rate?**

Randolph College admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Randolph College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1134.

**What ACT score do you need for Randolph College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.

**Is Randolph College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Randolph College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,935 students applied to Randolph College and 1,837 were admitted; 200 enrolled.

**Does Randolph College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Randolph College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Randolph College require an essay?**

Randolph College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Randolph College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $46,845 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,101.

**What is Randolph College's graduation rate?**

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 233301. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology