Randolph-Macon College Acceptance Rate
Ashland, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,620
- Admitted
- 2,185
- Yield
- 19.7%
- 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-Macon College's acceptance rate has risen from 60.3% in 2014–15 to 83.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,955 to 2,620 (-11%) over that period.
Its 83.4% rate makes Randolph-Macon College more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.5% for women vs 81.3% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Randolph-Macon College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,955 | 1,783 | 60.3% | 427 |
| 2015–16 | 2,968 | 1,970 | 66.4% | 405 |
| 2016–17 | 2,842 | 1,745 | 61.4% | 396 |
| 2017–18 | 2,820 | 1,755 | 62.2% | 374 |
| 2018–19 | 2,907 | 1,951 | 67.1% | 420 |
| 2019–20 | 2,460 | 1,744 | 70.9% | 432 |
| 2020–21 | 2,684 | 1,914 | 71.3% | 441 |
| 2021–22 | 2,250 | 1,886 | 83.8% | 345 |
| 2022–23 | 2,446 | 2,090 | 85.4% | 415 |
| 2023–24 | 2,620 | 2,185 | 83.4% | 431 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,316 | 1,125 | 85.5% |
| Men | 1,304 | 1,060 | 81.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 510–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 4% |
How Randolph 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-Macon College's acceptance rate?
Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate is 83.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,185 admitted of 2,620 applicants).
Is Randolph-Macon College test optional?
Randolph-Macon College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Randolph-Macon College?
Randolph-Macon College received 2,620 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,185.
What SAT score do you need for Randolph-Macon College?
Admitted students at Randolph-Macon College typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Randolph-Macon College getting harder to get into?
Randolph-Macon College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.3% in 2014–15 to 83.4% 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: https://www.rmc.edu/.