Randolph-Macon College

    Ashland, VA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    980–1220
    Median ~1100
    Acceptance rate
    87%
    Enrollment
    1,639
    ACT middle 50%
    21–27

    Current admissions guidance for Randolph-Macon

    Randolph-Macon is a private liberal arts college in Ashland, Virginia, with a reported 980–1220 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its application offers binding and nonbinding decision plans.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Randolph-Macon is test-optional for most first-year applicants and superscores submitted SAT or ACT results. Family-based homeschooled applicants are an exception and must submit testing.

    Application deadlines

    Early Action is due October 18, Early Decision is due November 15, Early Action II is due December 10, and Regular Decision is due March 1.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Submit a score when it strengthens the academic record relative to the 980–1220 reported range.
    • Most applicants may choose test-optional review without losing holistic consideration.
    • Family-based homeschool applicants should plan for the required-testing exception.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Randolph-Macon application plans and testing · Randolph-Macon admissions FAQ.

    How Randolph-Macon compares

    • The ~1100 SAT midpoint ranks #170 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #13 of 15 in VA.
    • Its 87% acceptance rate is more selective than 17% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,448) are $4,618 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #170 of 197
    SAT rank in VA
    #13 of 15
    More selective than
    17% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$4,618

    What the numbers say about Randolph-Macon

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 980 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 87% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 70% completion rate and $58,448 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1100 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $49,466
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $49,466
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $58,448
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    70%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 980 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1100 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 980 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1220

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    980–1210

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 980

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Randolph-Macon's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI1080–129087%
    University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA980–121068%
    Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT1040–117087%
    Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY950–115068%
    Hawaii Pacific UniversityHonolulu, HI1000–120086%
    Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine, FL960–119081%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Randolph-Macon?

    Randolph-Macon College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 980–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Randolph-Macon's acceptance rate?

    Randolph-Macon College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 87%.

    How much does it cost to attend Randolph-Macon?

    Published tuition is approximately $49,466 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Randolph-Macon test-optional?

    Randolph-Macon is test-optional for most first-year applicants and superscores submitted SAT or ACT results. Family-based homeschooled applicants are an exception and must submit testing.

    When are Randolph-Macon's application deadlines?

    Early Action is due October 18, Early Decision is due November 15, Early Action II is due December 10, and Regular Decision is due March 1.

    Official site: www.rmc.edu