Randolph College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Lynchburg, VA
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Key Randolph College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
74% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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