Randolph College

This is college reimagined

Randolph College is a private, nationally recognized, liberal arts college in Lynchburg, Virginia, focused on providing students an excellent educational foundation that will prepare them for life after college. Randolph specializes in—and is committed to—providing a unique, individualized experience that supports, challenges, and inspires students to develop their best self. It is our mission, and our business, to prepare students to engage the world critically and creatively, live and work honorably, and experience life abundantly. 

With a nationally recognized faculty, small classes, growing athletic program, and TAKE2, its innovative new curricular model, Randolph College is uniquely prepared to meet the needs of today’s students—at an affordable price that’s comparable to many state schools. 

With TAKE2, our students take two courses per half-mester, allowing plenty of time to focus in and dig deep into coursework, while still having time for a full college experience. The new curricular model, which features no classes on Wednesdays, provides the time and balance students need to get the most out of their time in college, while still graduating in four years. 

At Randolph, we are dedicated to helping students identify their greatest talents, explore their interests, develop their particular gifts, and live up to the highest standards of personal honor. We believe there are no boundaries on what our students can do, who they can be, or what they can achieve. The possibilities and power lie in their capable hands. And Randolph College will be there to support them every step of the way. 

Excellent learning environment
The College offers 40 majors and 48 minors, along with five pre-professional programs, a dual enrollment engineering program, and four graduate programs: a Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Coaching and Sports Leadership, Master of Arts in Creative Writing, and Master of Arts in Theatre. Randolph students have ample opportunities for research through the Center for Student Research, including the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) grant program, which provides up to $2,000 to all eligible students for scholarly or artistic endeavors. A Summer Research Program also provides funding for students to pursue research opportunities alongside faculty members. The College’s Maier Museum of Art provides students with exposure to world-renowned artwork and firsthand experience for those in the College’s museum and heritage studies major. TSerious about Honor and Leadership

In addition to a well-respected, student-run Honor System that dates back to the College’s beginnings, Randolph College is home to 18 academic honor societies, including one of the oldest chapters of Phi Beta Kappa in the nation and the fifth charter granted in Virginia.

With nearly 40 student clubs and organizations, Randolph students are provided with ample opportunity for leadership and involvement. The competitive Davenport Leadership Program allows students to learn and build attributes that have long been associated with leaders: self-awareness, communication, critical thinking, self-confidence, initiative, motivation, conflict management, goal setting, teamwork, and problem-solving.

WildCat Nation
Randolph’s 22 women’s and men’s teams compete in the prestigious Old Dominion Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. The newly renovated Michels Athletic Center, or the MAC as it’s known, offers an upgraded gymnasium, pool facility, locker rooms, weight room, yoga room, and more. WildCat Stadium, with its stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, overlooks the newly resurfaced tennis courts and more. 

Career ready
Randolph’s graduates enter the workforce or graduate school prepared for success. Alumni have made names for themselves in a variety of fields, including law, medicine, journalism, education, engineering, and science. Randolph’s graduates are accepted to top graduate and professional programs, such as Stanford University, Cornell University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Oxford, to name a few. Randolph’s Career Development Center works closely with students to provide assistance in graduate school applications, internships, résumé writing, and more.