Randolph-Macon Admission Requirements

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Randolph-Macon Admission Overview

Randolph-Macon admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Randolph-Macon admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (A-) and SAT 980-1220 / ACT 21-27. Randolph-Macon 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-Macon Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.6%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Randolph Macon College

Acceptance Rate

The Randolph-Macon acceptance rate is 86.6%. Last year, 2,808 of 3,242 applicants were admitted. That is the 26th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Randolph-Macon 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 Macon College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Randolph-Macon GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.7

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.7

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Randolph-Macon typically have around a 3.7 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Randolph-Macon is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

35% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #12 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 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 Macon College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 35.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.2% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 16.6% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.9% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.2% 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-Macon SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

26%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 480
  • Composite 980
SAT 25th percentile scores for Randolph Macon College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1220
SAT 75th percentile scores for Randolph Macon College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Randolph-Macon typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 980–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. Randolph-Macon ranks #28 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Randolph-Macon 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 1100 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 Macon College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1220+ Above 75th >93%
1100 to 1220 Avg + 87%-93%
980 to 1100 Avg - 78%-87%
Below 980 Below mid-50 <78%

What do these figures mean?

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

Randolph-Macon ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 20
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Randolph Macon College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 28
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Randolph Macon College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Randolph-Macon typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Randolph-Macon places #20 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 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 Macon College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >93%
24 to 27 Avg + 87%-93%
21 to 24 Avg - 78%-87%
Below 21 Below mid-50 <78%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

81% of Randolph Macon College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Randolph Macon College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 81%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Randolph Macon College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,710 1,532 3,242
Accepted 1,501 1,307 2,808
Acceptance Rate 88% 85% 87%
Enrolled 282 250 532
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 19% 19%

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

Application Requirements

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

Randolph Macon 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Randolph Macon 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 Macon College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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

Admission summary

Randolph-Macon is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.7 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233295.

GPA calculator: Randolph Macon College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026