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Lynchburg, Virginia

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Chances of getting into Randolph College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Randolph College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Randolph and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Randolph is 94%.  It ranks #33 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Randolph College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,089 out of 1,161 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. Randolph College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.35. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Randolph application fee is $0 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Randolph College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Randolph SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
910-1140
Applicants Submitting SAT 
25%
SAT Scores for Randolph College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 440
SAT Composite 25th 910
SAT Scores for Randolph College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1140
Average SAT Score 1030

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Randolph College?

Randolph College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Randolph College score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 910-1140.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Randolph College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >97%
1025 to 1140 Avg + 94%-97%
910 to 1025 Avg - 89%-94%
795 to 910 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 795 Low <81%
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Randolph ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
9%
ACT Scores for Randolph College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Randolph College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Randolph?

Randolph College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Randolph regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Randolph College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >97%
24 to 27 Avg + 94%-97%
22 to 24 Avg - 90%-94%
20 to 22 Reach 85%-90%
Less than 20 Low <85%
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Randolph GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.35
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Randolph College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Randolph. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Randolph College was 3.35 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.35 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Randolph accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Randolph College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.57% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.04% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.94% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.49% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.77% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.94% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.25% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of Randolph College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Randolph College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 52%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Randolph College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 730 428 1,161
Accepted 695 391 1,089
Acceptance Rate 95% 91% 94%
Enrolled 87 51 138
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 13% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
1

Applicants have 1 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Randolph College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Randolph College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Randolph College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Randolph College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233301 IPEDS survey data for Randolph College.

FAQs

Does Randolph College prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to Randolph. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Randolph College?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Randolph. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Randolph College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1140. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Randolph College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 9% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.