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Radford University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Radford, VA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Radford is a public university in Virginia with an enrollment of about 7,700 students and an acceptance rate of 89.5%. Health Professions is the dominant field, accounting for nearly a third of degrees awarded. The 49% six-year graduation rate and 76% first-year retention rate suggest moderate completion challenges. In-state tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, with graduates earning a median of $53,739 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
89.5%
Enrollment
7,718
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
49%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
940 – 1160
ACT (composite)
19 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$8,965
family income
$30–48k
$8,724
family income
$48–75k
$12,069
family income
$75–110k
$17,092
family income
$110k+
$23,533
family income
37% receive Pell grants
51% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Radford University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
32.2%
Business & Marketing
12.3%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
7.5%
Psychology
7.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$53,739
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,830
Completion
49%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$24,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?

Radford University has an acceptance rate of 89.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Radford University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 940 and 1160 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–26.

How much does Radford University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $8,965 per year, rising to $23,533 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.