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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
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 672
Full-time undergraduates: 664
Part-time undergraduates: 8
Total graduate students: 16
Full-time graduate students: 12
Part-time graduate students: 4
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 40%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.0% Hispanic/Latino
63.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Nonresident Alien
1.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
67.4% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.5% Nonresident Alien
0.5% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 100 acres
City or town school is located in: Lynchburg, VA
Population of city/town: 78,014
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: College-owned housing in conjunction with program at University of Reading, England.
Nearest major city: Richmond, VA
Distance of nearest major city: 110 miles
Population of nearest major city: 210,309
Online campus map: web.randolphcollege.edu/
about/map.asp

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • other housing including Theme housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 90%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 84%
Percent of students who live off campus: 16%
Students required to live on campus: All undergraduate students with the exceptions of those who are classified as day or prime time students must live on campus.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 50%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 150
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections. Rare books.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
American art museum, observatory, equestrian center (separate campus), nature preserves; botanical and organic gardens.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, job fairs in collaboration with area colleges.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 70%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Sundial, published biweekly
Number of honor societies: 12
Total number of registered organizations: 43
Campus-based religious organizations:
Circle of the Silver Web, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, UMMAH; Catholic and Jewish Students Associations
Minority student organizations:
Black Students Association, SIMUNYE for Africans and People Interested in Africa, Bridges
International student organizations:
Pan World Club, CAUSE: Caribbean Ambassadors to U.S. Education, Chinese culture club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Chorale, Roleplaying Society, Circle K, Bridges, Campus Outreach, Student Virginia Education, Association, Macon Activities Council, Club Asia, Dollars and Sense, Etas, FMLA, FRAME, Gammas, Hail, Muse!, Humans vs. Zombies, Ichthus, Macon Community Happy Hour, Melpomene, Pan World, Sock and Buskin, Songshine, Voices, Prime Time Executive Committee, College Republicans, Young Democrats, Model UN, Society of Physics Students, Student Athletic Advisory Committee; creative writing, French, environmental, science fiction/fantasy, competitive gaming, and track clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Tina Hill,
Director of Athletics
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Randolph College,
2500 Rivermont Avenue,
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526
School colors: black and yellow
School mascot: WildCats
Athletic conference memberships: Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's equestrian sportsnoIHSA
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)no 
Men's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's equestrian sportsnoIHSA
Women's lacrosseno 
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)no 
Women's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 22%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 25%
Athletic facilities:
swimming pool, natural grass soccer field and artificial turf soccer/lacrosse field, fitness center, softball complex, riding center; basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Lynchburg, VA (10 miles)
Nearest other airport: Roanoke, VA (65 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Lynchburg, VA (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Lynchburg, VA (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
American University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, Lynchburg College, New York University, Randolph College, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, University of Virginia.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 50% within six months of graduation, 60% within one year of graduation, 70% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Federal and state governments, GE Financial, legal agencies, Peace Corps, public and private school systems.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Candy Crowley, senior political correspondent, CNN
  • Katherine Brown, executive director, New York City Ballet
  • Kakenya Ntaiya, Masaai educator and activist.

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