For the application year 2023, Randolph-Macon College achieved an overall acceptance rate of 83.3%, admitting 2,185 out of 2,620 applicants. The Early Action acceptance rate was notably high at 94.5%, with 1,084 admissions from 1,147 applicants, while the Regular Decision acceptance rate was 74.7%, with 1,101 accepted from 1,473 applicants. The transfer acceptance rate stood at 71.6%, admitting 111 out of 155 applicants, which aligns with an average GPA of 3.7 for transfers. Historical data shows a slight decline in the overall acceptance rate from 85.4% in 2022 to the current 83.3%, highlighting increased competition.

In 2023, Randolph-Macon College recorded an overall acceptance rate of 83.3%, accepting 2,185 of 2,620 applicants. The Early Action acceptance rate was notably high at 94.5%, with 1,084 out of 1,147 applicants accepted, while the Regular Decision rate stood at 74.7%, admitting 1,101 of 1,473 applicants. Historical data indicates a trend of increasing overall acceptance rates, up from 70.9% in 2019 and 71.3% in 2020, with a peak of 85.4% in 2022. This suggests a growing accessibility for prospective students at Randolph-Macon College.
Randolph-Macon College's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 is currently set at 20%, with 1 out of 5 students offered admission from the wait list. Historical data shows that in 2022, the college did not admit any students from the wait list, so this year's acceptance rate reflects a notable increase. There is no data available for other prior years, but the fluctuation indicates an inconsistent approach to wait list admissions.
Randolph-Macon College's transfer acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 is currently not available, but historical data shows a strong acceptance rate of 71.6% for the Class of 2026, with 111 out of 155 applicants being accepted. There is no recorded acceptance data for earlier years (2020-2022). The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.7, indicating that the college attracts well-qualified candidates. This relatively high acceptance rate reflects Randolph-Macon's commitment to accommodating transfer students, even as historical data indicates variability in applicants.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 72.39% |
| Black/African American | 9.28% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.03% |
| Two or More Races | 6.73% |
| Asian | 3.25% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2.09% |