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Radford University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1170

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.47

Acceptance Rate89.5%

Radford’s 89.5% admit rate makes access realistic, so your goal is to show you can handle the work and stay on track once enrolled. Keep your GPA strong, since listed scholarships are GPA-based. If you submit optional scores, aim near the top of the middle range, around 1170 SAT or 26 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Radford University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Radford University enrolls 6,161 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Radford has a 76% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 49%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Radford, VA

Undergrad Enrollment6,161

Freshman Retention76%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate49%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Radford University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Radford, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities, with the October SAT or September ACT as the last targets for the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Radford is a public university in the Big South Conference, with in-state tuition of $8,528 and out-of-state tuition of $21,166. About 71% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.

In-State Tuition$8,528

Out-of-State Tuition$21,166

Room and Board$12,504

Average Merit Award$4,115

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid71%

Average Aid Package$19,624

Average Debt at Grad$30,012

For out-of-state students, Radford University tuition is $21,166, while in-state tuition is $8,528; room and board adds $12,504. Aid is common, with 71% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $19,624. The average merit award is $4,115, which can help reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,012.