Randolph College Acceptance Rate
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,935
- Admitted
- 1,837
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Randolph College's acceptance rate has risen from 81% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,353 to 1,935 (+43%) over that period.
Its 94.9% rate makes Randolph College more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
Randolph College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,353 | 1,096 | 81% | 191 |
| 2015–16 | 1,207 | 972 | 80.5% | 184 |
| 2016–17 | 1,214 | 1,015 | 83.6% | 187 |
| 2017–18 | 1,696 | 1,466 | 86.4% | 202 |
| 2018–19 | 1,576 | 1,366 | 86.7% | 166 |
| 2019–20 | 1,177 | 1,054 | 89.5% | 143 |
| 2020–21 | 1,335 | 1,197 | 89.7% | 137 |
| 2021–22 | 1,161 | 1,089 | 93.8% | 138 |
| 2022–23 | 1,602 | 1,522 | 95% | 147 |
| 2023–24 | 1,935 | 1,837 | 94.9% | 200 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,223 | 1,163 | 95.1% |
| Men | 708 | 670 | 94.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–580 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 440–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–24 | 4% |
How Randolph College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Randolph College's acceptance rate?
Randolph College's acceptance rate is 94.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,837 admitted of 1,935 applicants).
Is Randolph College test optional?
Randolph College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Randolph College?
Randolph College received 1,935 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,837.
What SAT score do you need for Randolph College?
Admitted students at Randolph College typically scored 520–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Randolph College getting harder to get into?
Randolph College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.randolphcollege.edu/.