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Summary
Randolph College is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 571, its setting is city, and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Randolph College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 112. Its tuition and fees are $31,540 (2012-13).
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Randolph College builds on a long history of academic excellence, intellectual inquiry and artistic expression, fostered by close student/faculty relationships, a spirit of exploration and collaboration, and exposure to a rich diversity of people and ideas. Since its founding as Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1891, the College empowers its graduates to live and foster a spirit of Vita Abundantior -- "A Life More Abundant". A Randolph College education emphasizes the value of personal challenge, global perspective, and applied experience, as defined by: - A challenging academic environment, within which each student can contribute to the intellectual life of the community and confront important questions by working closely with faculty members to take responsibility for her or his own learning, bring fresh perspectives to the classroom, undertake original research, or engage in artistic creation in a capstone experience. - An emphasis on intercultural competence, developed through the College's Bridges Not Walls initiative that enhances each individual's understanding of not only his or her own culture, but other cultures as well. Students have rich opportunities on campus, within the U.S., and in study abroad to experience, interact with, and learn from diverse cultures and leave college prepared to apply those skills for professional and personal enrichment. - An experiential learning environment, within which each student can collaborate with faculty, other students, local organizations and businesses, and companies and organizations worldwide to conduct original research, explore personal interests, lead in competition and in organizations, develop leadership, volunteer in the community, and learn through hands-on, significant experience. These core characteristics stimulate students to pursue and achieve goals that have personal meaning in an atmosphere of integrity and mutual trust. The College's Honor System has long been a key element of the College's culture and shapes daily life on campus. The Randolph student body is richly diverse, drawn from approximately 40 states and 40 foreign countries. The population is 67 percent white, 21 percent domestic students of color, and 12 percent international. Students are forward thinking. Only about 15 percent think their highest educational attainment will be a bachelor's degree. 60 percent anticipate earning a master's degree or Ph.D. and 25 percent expect to earn a professional degree such as a J.D., M.D., or M.B.A. Randolph College seeks students who are excited about engaging in the educational process in its many dimensions: academic, co-curricular, and social. The College welcomes individuals who value originality, independent thought, new ideas, and the exploration of issues that fascinate them. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $149,230,000 |
Applying
When applying to Randolph College, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Randolph College is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 85.9% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Randolph College is 8:1, and the school has 89.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Randolph College include: Social Sciences; History; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; English Language and Literature/Letters; and Mathematics and Statistics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.5 percent.
Student Life
Randolph College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 571, with a gender distribution of 33.6 percent male students and 66.4 percent female students. At this school, 91.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 9.0 percent of students live off campus. Randolph College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Randolph College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Randolph College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Randolph College, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Randolph College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Randolph College, 69.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $19,622.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $31,540 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,790 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
