RMWC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.71%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1155. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $30,310
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at RMWC:
- Total Enrollment: 816, including 50 online students
- 694 Undergraduate, 122 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.7% men, 59.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 33 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
RMWC Overview
Randolph College (RMWC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lynchburg, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The RMWC's tuition & fees is $30,310 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,338.
The school has a total enrollment of 816 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
RMWC's acceptance rate is 93.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.75%. The median SAT score is 1155 and the ACT score is 22.
RMWC ranked 190th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 27th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Randolph College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Randolph College is $30,310. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,310.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $31,668 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,368.
| Undergraduate | $30,310 |
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| Graduate | $18,310 |
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| Undergraduate | $31,668 |
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| Graduate | $19,368 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Randolph College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at RMWC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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