Randolph-Macon College

It is moderately difficult to get into Randolph-Macon College. Randolph-Macon College admitted 85% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,446 students applied to Randolph-Macon College and 2,090 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Randolph-Macon College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Randolph-Macon College for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Randolph-Macon College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Randolph-Macon College's admissions stats.

Randolph-Macon College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Mean SAT Score	1118
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	45%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	Yes

Randolph-Macon College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Randolph-Macon College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	November 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 1
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Randolph-Macon College?

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Randolph-Macon College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by November 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Randolph-Macon College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Randolph-Macon College is 95%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 85%. Last year, Randolph-Macon College admitted 39 of the 41 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Randolph-Macon College Admissions

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Is Randolph-Macon College Difficult To Get Into?

Randolph-Macon College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Randolph-Macon College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Randolph-Macon College accepted 85% of students, around 2,090 from 2,446 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Randolph-Macon College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Randolph-Macon College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Randolph-Macon College

Randolph-Macon College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Randolph-Macon College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Randolph-Macon College

What does Randolph-Macon College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Randolph-Macon College for more information on admission factors.

Randolph-Macon College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Randolph-Macon College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Randolph-Macon College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Randolph-Macon College?

Students admitted to Randolph-Macon College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At Randolph-Macon College 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 40% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Randolph-Macon College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28.4%
3.75 and 3.99	18.8%
3.50 and 3.74	19.3%
3.25 and 3.49	12.1%
3.00 and 3.24	9.9%
2.50 and 2.9	10.1%
2.00 and 2.49	1.5%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Randolph-Macon College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Randolph-Macon College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 45% of Randolph-Macon College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Randolph-Macon College?

To be competitive with other Randolph-Macon College applicants, you should aim to score between 1020 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Randolph-Macon College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Randolph-Macon College student is 1118.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Randolph-Macon College students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Randolph-Macon College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

To be most competitive at Randolph-Macon College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Randolph-Macon College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Randolph-Macon College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Randolph-Macon College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Randolph-Macon College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Randolph-Macon College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Randolph-Macon College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Randolph-Macon College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Randolph-Macon College.

Does Randolph-Macon College accept transfer credits?

✅ Randolph-Macon College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Randolph-Macon College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Randolph-Macon College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Randolph-Macon College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Randolph-Macon College?

❌ No, Randolph-Macon College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate?

✅ Randolph-Macon College has an acceptance rate of 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Randolph-Macon College?

✅ Randolph-Macon College's early decision acceptance rate was 95% in 2021.

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