Randolph Admission Requirements

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4.5 2 reviews
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Randolph Admission Overview

Randolph admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Randolph admitted 93.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (B+) and SAT 1100-1210 / ACT 19-26. Randolph is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Randolph Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.7%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Very Low
Low
Average
High
Very High
Extreme

Admission difficulty for Randolph College

Acceptance Rate

The Randolph acceptance rate is 93.7%. Last year, 2,264 of 2,416 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Randolph and can you get accepted?

Randolph is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Randolph College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Randolph GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.35

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Randolph typically have around a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Randolph is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #29 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Randolph College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.57% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.04% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.94% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.49% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.77% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.94% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.25% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Randolph SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1100-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1100
SAT 25th percentile scores for Randolph College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for Randolph College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Randolph typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Randolph ranks #19 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Randolph is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Randolph College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >97%
1160 to 1210 Avg + 94%-97%
1100 to 1160 Avg - 89%-94%
Below 1100 Below mid-50 <89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Randolph ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 19
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Randolph College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 21
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Randolph College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Randolph typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Randolph places #25 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Randolph without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Randolph College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >97%
22 to 26 Avg + 94%-97%
19 to 22 Avg - 90%-94%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <90%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the Randolph chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Randolph College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,464 944 2,416
Accepted 1,375 884 2,264
Acceptance Rate 94% 94% 94%
Enrolled 143 122 266
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 14% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Randolph College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Randolph College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Randolph College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Randolph College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Randolph is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.35 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Other Colleges to Apply To

Students applying to Randolph College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233301.

GPA calculator: Randolph College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026