C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

Randolph College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
Randolph College campus, Lynchburg, VA
Randolph College campus, Lynchburg, VA. Photo: Pubdog (talk), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 51%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
F
21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

634
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Randolph College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,409
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,122
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,950
Median debt at graduation
46.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,134
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
45.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 24th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Randolph College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Psychology—$52,293+3%#385 of 1027#695—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$47,416-13%#488 of 610#583$23,750
Biology—$44,118-23%#799 of 841#828$26,373
Business/Commerce$35,971————$21,650

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Randolph College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $375,619
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,103/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 24504 (5.2% cap, Lynchburg)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $28,330 $28,330
Total Cost (On-Campus) $45,040 $45,040

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
81%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

634
Total Students
62%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 9%
Black 21%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Randolph College?
Randolph College has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Randolph College?
Tuition at Randolph College is $28,330 for in-state students and $28,330 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Randolph College?
The graduation rate at Randolph College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Randolph College a good school?
Randolph College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Randolph College?
Randolph College has a total enrollment of 634 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology