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Randolph College

Randolph College
2500 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555

Official telephone: (434) 947-8000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 745-7692
Fax number: (434) 947-8138
Website: www.randolphcollege.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Catherine See,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 434 947-8100
800 745-7692 (toll free)
434 947-8996 (fax)
admissions@
randolphcollege.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: November 15
Final filing date for fall: February 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 2%
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Visit for interview by: April 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 3 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 1 required, 3 recommended
Total: 13 required, 19 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.48
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 61%
Average ACT: 24 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 89%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 29%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,207
Number of applicants offered admission: 972 (81%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 184 (19%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 82%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 30%
Tuition deposit amount: $300, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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