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Randolph-Macon College acceptance rate and admissions profile

Randolph-Macon College is a private college in Virginia that admits most qualified applicants (around 87%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Randolph-Macon College weighs, where it ranks among Virginia schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1230
of admitted students
Type
Private
Virginia
Selectivity in state
#19
of 28 in VA
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Will I get into Randolph-Macon College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Randolph-Macon College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Randolph-Macon College?

At Randolph-Macon College, your real chance depends on far more than the published 87% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Randolph-Macon College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Randolph-Macon College hard to get into?

Randolph-Macon College is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 87% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

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

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Randolph-Macon College, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Randolph-Macon College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Randolph-Macon College?

Randolph-Macon College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Randolph-Macon College.

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What Randolph-Macon College looks for

What Randolph-Macon College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Randolph-Macon College signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Randolph-Macon College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Randolph-Macon College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Randolph-Macon College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
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How Randolph-Macon College compares in Virginia

Randolph-Macon College ranks #19 most selective of 28 schools in Virginia in our database.

Among the 28 Virginia schools we track, Randolph-Macon College ranks #19 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Washington and Lee University (14%) and University of Virginia (17%) sit nearby, which makes Virginia a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Washington and Lee University
14%acceptance · VA
University of Virginia
17%acceptance · VA
University of Richmond
22%acceptance · VA
William & Mary
34%acceptance · VA
Regent University
38%acceptance · VA
Virginia Tech
55%acceptance · VA
Averett University
57%acceptance · VA
Bluefield University
59%acceptance · VA
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Similar to Randolph-Macon College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Randolph-Macon College is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Campbell University, Iona University, and Saint Mary's College of California. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Campbell University
87%acceptance · NC
Iona University
87%acceptance · NY
Saint Mary's College of California
87%acceptance · CA
Carthage College
87%acceptance · WI
Christian Brothers University
87%acceptance · TN
Wheaton College (IL)
87%acceptance · IL

Frequently asked questions

What does Randolph-Macon College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Randolph-Macon College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Randolph-Macon College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Randolph-Macon College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Randolph-Macon College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Randolph-Macon College specifically.

Is Randolph-Macon College test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Randolph-Macon College's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.