Randolph College: what international applicants need

What are Randolph College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Randolph College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Randolph College's acceptance rate?

93.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Randolph College admitted 2,264 of its 2,416 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Randolph College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Randolph College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Randolph College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–590 in Math and 550–620 in Reading and Writing (5% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Randolph College's application fee for international students?

Randolph College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Randolph College accept?

Randolph College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Randolph College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Randolph College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Randolph College require?

Randolph College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Randolph College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Randolph College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Randolph College have?

18 of Randolph College's 694 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Randolph College cost for international students?

Randolph College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $30,310, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,350. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $46,845 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source