Radford University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
93.34%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,226
SAT Scores
1,050
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,442 students have applied and 10,680 students have allowed to admit to Radford University (Acceptance rate: 93.34%). Radford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.48 % where 1,226 students have finally enrolled out of 10,680 admitted students.
Radford acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Regent University and Hampton University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.30%).
Radford enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.03%).
How to Apply to Radford University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Radford. Radford offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.radford.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.radford.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.radford.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.radford.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.radford.edu/veterans-information |
| Athletic | https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | https://www.radford.edu/cas |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Radford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Radford University is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Radford University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,098). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Radford University | 1,050 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,098 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Radford University, 318 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,050 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 510 | 560 |
| Total | 960 | 1,050 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Radford University, 35 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Radford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Radford University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |