Randolph College is a private liberal arts university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, it became coeducational in 2007 and adopted its current name. As a private institution, it operates independently of state government control, relying on tuition, donations, and endowments for funding.
The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on personalized education. Private status allows Randolph College to set its own academic standards, admission policies, and tuition rates without public funding constraints. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.