Randolph-Macon College

If you want to apply to Randolph Macon College, the regular decision application deadline is March 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Randolph Macon College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Mean SAT Score	1130
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	47%
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	Info Not Available	––
Early Decision II	Yes	November 1	November 15
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 1
Regular Decision	Yes	March 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, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due November 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before 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 93%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 84%. Last year, Randolph Macon College admitted 957 of the 1034 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find 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 Challenging To Get Into?

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

In 2021, Randolph Macon College accepted 84% of students, around 1,886 of the 2,250 students who applied.

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 determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. 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 prioritize the areas where you shine.

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
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	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. Make sure to 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, 72% submitted a class rank. At Randolph Macon College 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 81% 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	35.2%
3.75 and 3.99	17.2%
3.50 and 3.74	16.6%
3.25 and 3.49	11.9%
3.00 and 3.24	10.5%
2.50 and 2.9	8.4%
2.00 and 2.49	0.2%

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 reflects 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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 47% 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 strive to score between 1020 and 1225 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Randolph Macon College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1225 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 1130.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Randolph Macon College students scored 615 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Randolph Macon College students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Randolph Macon College?

To be most competitive at Randolph Macon College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Randolph Macon College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Randolph Macon College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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

• Spring 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

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

✅ Randolph Macon College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, Randolph Macon College is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Randolph Macon College's acceptance rate?

✅ Randolph Macon College has an acceptance rate of 84%.

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

✅ Randolph Macon College's early decision acceptance rate was 93% in 2021.

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