Randolph College: Rankings

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Randolph College ranked 1239th in the United States, 4713th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 31 research topics. Randolph College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 507 academic publications and 7,609 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#4713 of 14,131 In the World
#1317 of 2,597 In North America
#1239 of 2,496 In the United States
#34 of 63 In Virginia
#3 of 5 In Lynchburg
#2746 of 2,908 For Classics and Ancient History
#3822 of 4,461 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#4937 of 6,045 For Genetics
#3407 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#4949 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Randolph College ranked 1244th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5603rd in the World with 350 publications made and 4,117 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1244 of 1,763 In the United States
#1324 of 1,854 In North America
#5603 of 7,088 In the World

Randolph College
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 2 19
1994 2 16
1995 4 30
1996 4 32
1997 2 44
1998 3 38
1999 4 34
2000 9 42
2001 4 52
2002 2 50
2003 4 65
2004 5 60
2005 2 103
2006 4 73
2007 3 108
2008 3 92
2009 7 98
2010 7 86
2011 2 120
2012 14 137
2013 9 133
2014 10 177
2015 4 128
2016 1 146
2017 15 134
2018 8 214
2019 11 203
2020 17 238
2021 12 272
2022 7 215
2023 10 227
2024 5 225
2025 11 158

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 748 801 2746
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 1036 1110 3822
History 1101 1176 4997
Sociology 1196 1273 5139
Law 1207 1284 5273
Political Science 1215 1293 5378
Archaeology 1149 1226 5426
Philosophy 1249 1330 5565
Linguistics 1237 1317 5778

Biology rankings

Randolph College ranked 1174th for Biology in the United States and 5673rd in the World with 204 publications made and 5,199 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology.

Biology ranking Location
#1174 of 1,612 In the United States
#1246 of 1,701 In North America
#5673 of 6,841 In the World

Randolph College
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 3 23
1994 1 14
1995 1 21
1996 5 20
1997 4 29
1998 3 25
1999 2 20
2000 6 29
2001 2 47
2002 4 46
2003 2 42
2004 4 57
2005 2 70
2006 3 58
2007 2 76
2008 6 70
2009 7 87
2010 5 99
2011 1 115
2012 7 115
2013 10 142
2014 9 141
2015 5 160
2016 6 156
2017 11 151
2018 8 233
2019 9 298
2020 11 453
2021 5 436
2022 3 352
2023 3 348
2024 2 294
2025 4 232

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Genetics 1004 1070 4937
Biochemistry 996 1061 4977
Paleontology 1023 1095 5147

Environmental Science rankings

Randolph College ranked 1172nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 5715th in the World with 179 publications made and 3,908 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1172 of 1,637 In the United States
#1247 of 1,727 In North America
#5715 of 6,888 In the World

Randolph College
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 3 19
1994 1 15
1995 2 21
1996 3 18
1997 0 26
1998 2 22
1999 1 17
2000 2 20
2001 1 32
2002 3 22
2003 3 33
2004 2 47
2005 0 50
2006 1 48
2007 3 56
2008 1 60
2009 4 72
2010 5 56
2011 1 83
2012 5 82
2013 5 88
2014 10 121
2015 3 92
2016 3 98
2017 10 125
2018 5 156
2019 11 239
2020 8 355
2021 8 361
2022 7 267
2023 8 248
2024 4 226
2025 6 168

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1023 1095 5147
Geology 1081 1156 5425
Geography and Cartography 1201 1279 5778
Ecology 1240 1319 5947

Chemistry rankings

Randolph College ranked 1070th for Chemistry in the United States and 5453rd in the World with 143 publications made and 4,535 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1070 of 1,455 In the United States
#1138 of 1,538 In North America
#5453 of 6,561 In the World

Randolph College
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 1 9
1994 2 11
1995 0 18
1996 4 9
1997 3 16
1998 3 12
1999 2 12
2000 7 16
2001 0 19
2002 3 20
2003 2 29
2004 4 30
2005 2 34
2006 3 29
2007 2 46
2008 5 42
2009 5 50
2010 5 61
2011 1 60
2012 5 60
2013 5 88
2014 5 93
2015 2 107
2016 4 95
2017 7 106
2018 3 143
2019 7 228
2020 8 350
2021 3 329
2022 0 255
2023 2 256
2024 1 224
2025 4 162

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 996 1061 4977
Organic Chemistry 1127 1201 5635

Physics rankings

Randolph College ranked 1272nd for Physics in the United States and 6028th in the World with 132 publications made and 2,084 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1272 of 1,537 In the United States
#1349 of 1,623 In North America
#6028 of 6,729 In the World

Randolph College
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 2 14
1994 2 16
1995 1 10
1996 5 7
1997 1 17
1998 2 7
1999 1 8
2000 4 16
2001 0 15
2002 0 18
2003 1 31
2004 2 30
2005 0 39
2006 0 27
2007 3 44
2008 4 48
2009 3 39
2010 5 36
2011 2 37
2012 5 46
2013 4 81
2014 3 67
2015 2 76
2016 4 74
2017 9 83
2018 6 114
2019 8 151
2020 10 208
2021 4 197
2022 0 161
2023 3 178
2024 1 173
2025 2 115

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 1184 1259 5766

Psychology rankings

Randolph College ranked 1220th for Psychology in the United States and 5340th in the World with 128 publications made and 3,645 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1220 of 1,561 In the United States
#1296 of 1,648 In North America
#5340 of 6,663 In the World

Randolph College
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 1 23
1994 0 18
1995 1 25
1996 3 21
1997 0 41
1998 0 26
1999 1 29
2000 3 30
2001 2 46
2002 1 49
2003 1 47
2004 1 51
2005 0 77
2006 1 60
2007 0 81
2008 2 71
2009 3 74
2010 2 71
2011 2 92
2012 4 96
2013 6 96
2014 2 110
2015 4 110
2016 2 120
2017 6 98
2018 4 159
2019 7 131
2020 8 171
2021 1 210
2022 3 143
2023 6 161
2024 1 156
2025 4 106

The following table provides academic rankings for Randolph College in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Psychology 1083 1155 4631

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Randolph College

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Art & Design 1170 1249 5096
Business 1221 1298 5716
Economics 1300 1380 5867
Medicine 1344 1419 5917
Mathematics 1337 1417 6138
Engineering 1311 1389 6165
Computer Science 1365 1444 6178