Randolph-Macon College: what international applicants need

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

Randolph-Macon College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 18, 2026, Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action II on December 10, 2026, and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Randolph-Macon College's acceptance rate?

86.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Randolph-Macon College admitted 2,808 of its 3,242 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-Macon College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Randolph-Macon College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• 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 (October 18, 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-Macon College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–590 in Math and 500–630 in Reading and Writing (26% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–27.
• 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-Macon College's application fee for international students?

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

Which English tests does Randolph-Macon College accept?

Randolph-Macon College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

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

How many recommendation letters does Randolph-Macon College require?

Randolph-Macon 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-Macon College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Randolph-Macon College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Randolph-Macon College have?

17 of Randolph-Macon College's 1,643 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

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

How much does Randolph-Macon College cost for international students?

Randolph-Macon College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,466, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,540. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $66,706 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