Randolph-Macon College Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Randolph-Macon College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ashland, Virginia, with 1,643 undergraduates. It admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–630 reading and writing, 480–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
  • Average net price: $29,058 a year (2022–23)

Randolph-Macon College GPA requirements

Randolph-Macon College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Randolph-Macon College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Randolph-Macon College acceptance rate

Randolph-Macon College admitted 2,808 of 3,242 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Randolph-Macon College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500560630
SAT Math480520590
ACT Composite212627
ACT English212327
ACT Math202528
26% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as Randolph-Macon College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1095 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Randolph-Macon College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Randolph-Macon College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Randolph-Macon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,058 a year at Randolph-Macon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Randolph-Macon College?

Randolph-Macon College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Randolph-Macon College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Randolph-Macon College?

Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,808 of 3,242 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do Randolph-Macon College students have?

The middle 50% of Randolph-Macon College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (26% of them) scored 500–630 in Reading and Writing and 480–590 in Math. The median scores were 560 (Reading and Writing) and 520 (Math).

What ACT scores do Randolph-Macon College students have?

The middle 50% of Randolph-Macon College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (2% of them) had composite scores of 21–27, with a median of 26.

Does Randolph-Macon College accept AP credit?

Yes. Randolph-Macon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Randolph-Macon College?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,058 a year at Randolph-Macon College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Randolph-Macon CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).