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Randolph College was founded as the Randolph-Macon Woman's College by William Waugh Smith. Established on March 10, 1891, the college became coeducational on July 1, 2007, and was subsequently renamed Randolph College. The campus is spread across 100 acres in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Students of Randolph College can choose from more than 50 majors and minors. The college offers master's degrees in education, and teaching, and pre-professional programs in medicine, education, law, health, business, and physical education. Cooperative career programs, and study abroad opportunities are also provided.
The student body of Randolph College has representatives from over 35 states and more than 30 foreign countries. The athletics department fields teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, riding, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Wildcats, and they are members of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and the NCAA Division III.
Randolph College is located in a small city, in Lynchburg, VA. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Randolph College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Randolph College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Randolph College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 640 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Randolph College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Randolph College offers classes to 656 students (615 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Randolph College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Randolph College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Old Dominion Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Randolph College
2500 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555
General Phone: (434) 947-8000
http://www.randolphcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 67 | social services, history, creative writing, international relations, economics, Classical languages, political science, English, ... |
| Science | 26 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | dance, drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | special ed, ESL instruction |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Business and Management | 1 | business |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Randolph College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 144 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Randolph College had a total enrollment of 656 students (615 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 42% |
| (International Students) | 14% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| California | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Randolph College offers campus housing for 670 of its 615 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,222 | 1,018 | 83% | 178 | 17% |
| Men | 311 | 246 | 79% | 60 | 24% |
| Women | 911 | 772 | 85% | 118 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,380 |
| Room and board | $ 9,350 |
| Room charge | $ 4,675 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,675 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Randolph College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373400)
Randolph College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $74,596 | 7 | $68,937 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,006 | 18 | $56,406 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $50,754 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $42,643 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $65,967 | 36 | $56,334 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Randolph College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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