Randolph College
About
Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Randolph College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution celebrated for its close-knit community, rich historic traditions, and personalized approach to education. The college stands out for its innovative "TAKE2" curriculum, where students focus on just two courses per seven-week session to allow for deep academic immersion, with particular strength in programs like creative writing, physics, psychology, and museum studies. Student life is anchored by a cherished Honor Code, lively class rivalries, and unique campus assets like the Maier Museum of Art, which provides undergraduates with rare, hands-on curatorial experience using an exceptional American art collection.
Wikipedia:Randolph College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, it was renamed on July 1, 2007, when it became coeducational. The college's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The college fields varsity teams in six men's and eight women's sports.
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Randolph College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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