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Randolph College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1110 to 1210
ACT Range19 to 26
Average GPA3.36
Acceptance Rate93.7%

Randolph’s 94% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many students, so focus on showing you are ready to succeed there. Because it is test-optional and few students submit scores, send yours only if they help, ideally near 1210 SAT or 26 ACT. Also weigh fit and support, given the 46% six-year graduation rate.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Randolph College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Randolph College enrolls 694 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Randolph has a 75% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Lynchburg, VA

Undergrad Enrollment694
Freshman Retention75%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio8:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Randolph College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Randolph, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and plan on the October SAT or ACT as the last retake likely to arrive in time for the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Randolph is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $30,310. About 74% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $17,449. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$30,310
Room and Board$12,350
Average Merit Award$17,449
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid74%
Average Aid Package$27,999
Average Debt at Grad$26,435

Randolph College’s listed cost of attendance is about $42,660 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common, with 74% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $27,999. Merit awards can also make a meaningful difference, averaging $17,449 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $26,435.

Student life at Randolph College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Concert band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Housing

74% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Living-learning
Wellness
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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