Radford University

Radford, VA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Radford University reported a 90.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Radford University is a public 4-year institution in Radford, VA, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $14,578 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

11,072 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,578

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Radford University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)95010501160
ACT (composite, 1–36)192226

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,739

Student Body

6,038

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Radford University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,965
$30,001 – $48,000$8,724
$48,001 – $75,000$12,069
$75,001 – $110,000$17,092
$110,000+$23,533

Top Majors at Radford University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions420
Business, Management & Marketing166
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies102
Psychology99
Visual & Performing Arts92
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice77
Social Sciences62
Biological & Biomedical Sciences58
Communication & Journalism53
Parks, Recreation & Fitness52

Financial Aid at Radford University

About Radford University

Official website: https://www.radford.edu/

Admissions: https://www.radford.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Radford University

What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?

Radford University reported a 91% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 11,072. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Radford University?

The historical 91% acceptance rate suggests Radford University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Radford University?

The imported historical records for Radford University include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Radford University?

The stored historical average net price at Radford University is $14,578 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,968 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Radford University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Radford University is 49%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $53,739. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Radford University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Radford University?

Radford University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Radford University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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