Freshmen Admissions

We Make It Personal

Choosing a college is a very personal decision.  That's why at Randolph-Macon, we make the admissions process a personal one.  There are no magic formulas and no secret handshakes that get you in.  We look at every facet of every student who applies.  We want to get to know you as a person, not just as a file.  The more we know about you, the better we can know if R-MC is the right match for you.

"What do I need to get in?"   That's what everyone wants to know.  But the college admission process is more than that, and we're ready to help you along the way.  Randolph-Macon's admissions counselors review each application - the entire application - for a sense of your goals, strengths and personality. We assess each student based on five main components:

• Application and Personal Statement: This is where you make your first impression.  Make it a good one!  We want to know who you are and why you want to come to R-MC.
  
• Secondary School Record: This is the most important piece for us.  We look at the quality of your work, the strength of your course selection and your academic standing among your peers throughout all four years of high school.
  
• Standardized Tests: We require either the SAT or ACT, and we assess scores in all sections (including the writing section).  These tests are helpful in our evaluations, but we put the most emphasis on your daily high school performance.
  
• Recommendations: We’re interested in what your counselor, teacher, principal or headmaster has to say about you as a student and as a person.
  
• Personal Characteristics: Our students tend to be leaders, appreciate a strong liberal arts education and are very involved in extracurricular activities. We look for these valuable characteristics in Randolph-Macon applicants. 

Find out more about the R-MC admissions process step-by-step and important dates to remember by clicking our links. 

Contact Us

We hope to hear from you! Feel free to contact any of our admissions counselors for more information about the application process, campus life, our great community and more. 

The Office of Admissions is open all year.  Contact us anytime.

Phone (toll-free): (800) 888-1762
Phone (local): (804) 752-7305
Email: admissions@rmc.edu 
Arrange a visit: www.rmc.edu/visit