More selective than 28% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Radford University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at Radford University, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.17–3.93 | 960–1150 | — | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.16–3.92 | 950–1140 | — | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 1296; reporting SAT 156, ACT NA, GPA 1296 ACT omitted: 9 students reported; Entering freshmen 1409; reporting SAT 158, ACT 9, GPA 1409
Radford University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 600 |
| SAT math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Radford University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 490–600 | 450–560 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 490–610 | 460–560 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Radford University compared with other Virginia colleges?
Radford University has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | George Mason University | 87% | 68% | $17,915 |
| 27 | Norfolk State University | 88% | 39% | $15,282 |
| 28 | Virginia State University | 89% | 39% | $15,840 |
| 29 | Ferrum College | 89% | 32% | $20,082 |
| 30 | Radford University | 90% | 49% | $14,578 |
| 31 | Longwood University | 90% | 61% | $19,066 |
| 32 | Old Dominion University | 90% | 46% | $14,638 |
| 33 | Bridgewater College | 92% | 53% | $17,800 |
| 34 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 93% | 63% | $23,433 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Radford University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Radford University admissions questions
What is the Radford University acceptance rate?
Radford University accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,036 of 11,072 applicants were admitted.
Does Radford University require the SAT or ACT?
Radford University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Radford University?
The middle 50% of Radford University enrolled first-year students scored 940–1160 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Radford University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,103 of 10,036).
Is Radford University getting harder to get into?
Radford University accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Radford University overview