Moore, OKprivate nonprofitwww.ru.edu/
Admit rate has ranged 39%–55% over the last 5 years — notably volatile, though the latest figure above (58%) falls outside that window. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Randall University is a small, private institution in Moore, Oklahoma, with a distinctively personal and faith-oriented environment. It operates with a moderately selective admissions process and offers a tight-knit undergraduate experience centered on a handful of liberal arts and professional majors, most notably in Ministry and Business and Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies. The university's profile is defined by its intimate scale, a graduation rate that signals significant challenges with retention and completion, and a net price that positions it as a relatively affordable private option, albeit with financial outcomes for graduates that are modest.
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FY2022-23). Scale −1.0 to 3.0; ≥1.5 meets the standard. Reported for private nonprofit & for-profit institutions only — public universities are state-backed and not scored, so this is a stability signal, not a ranking.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Randall University's admissions process is moderately selective, with an of 58%. The university does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission, though they are considered if submitted; reported middle 50% ranges for admitted students are 840-930 for the SAT and 16-20 for the ACT. The application checklist includes an official high school transcript, official test scores (if submitted), two references, and a $40 application fee. While sources discuss the as the standardized source for such admissions data, no specific CDS document for Randall University was provided among the sources to detail the relative importance of factors like class rank, essays, or recommendations. Data on Early Decision or demonstrated interest policies specific to Randall are not available in the provided sources.
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Randall University provides a holistic liberal arts education with an array of undergraduate programs. The most popular major, granting about 17 degrees annually, is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Other offered bachelor's degrees include Biology, Business Administration, Exercise Science, History, Intercultural Studies, and a combined Ministry and Business program. The Teacher Education program aims to prepare graduates intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually for public school and ministry settings, while the Exercise Science degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge to pursue graduate work. The academic structure supports students at every level with multiple options to pursue their academic goals.
Life at Randall University is defined by its small, suburban campus and intimate scale, with a total undergraduate population of 281 students. The university promotes a culture built on respect, encouragement, and belonging among faculty, staff, and peers. Campus housing costs an average of $8,190 per year. Students have access to a range of campus life activities, including athletics, clubs, and other organizations that contribute to the campus culture. Reviews highlight aspects of housing, food, and safety as part of the overall student experience.
Student outcomes at Randall University present a mixed picture. The first-year retention rate is 56%. The graduation rate is 26%. For graduates, median earnings ten years after entry are $42,051. More near-term post-graduation data shows earnings one year after graduation at $35,939 and earnings five years after at $45,919. The university reports its completion and graduation rates are measured at 150% of the expected time for degree completion.
The average after grants and scholarship aid at Randall University is $16,383 per year. The average financial aid package is reported to be $10,059. The university provides a Net Price Calculator to help families estimate their individual cost after factoring in tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses minus potential grant aid. Institutional scholarships are available, such as one worth $8,900 per year for on-campus students (or $5,500 for off-campus) that requires recipients to maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Students are directed to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for . The provided sources do not indicate the university has a policy of meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need or a no-loan financial aid policy.
Randall University stands out for its intensely personal scale and explicit faith-based integration across its academic and community life. With just 281 undergraduates, it offers a level of individual attention and community cohesion that is impossible at larger institutions. Its academic identity is curiously anchored by a popular but vaguely defined 'Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other' major, suggesting a flexible, potentially customized path for students, alongside more traditional programs like Ministry and Business and Teacher Education that directly serve its religious mission. The university is candid about its outcomes, reporting a 26% graduation rate—a figure that underscores the significant challenges a portion of its student body faces, but also frames it as an institution serving a niche, perhaps non-traditional, population. For students seeking a small, supportive, and values-oriented environment in suburban Oklahoma, and who are prepared to actively engage to persist to graduation, Randall offers a distinct alternative to both large public universities and more secular private colleges.