What SAT score do I need for Radford University?

Radford University's middle 50% SAT range is 940 to 1160. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Radford University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 19 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?

Radford University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Radford University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,578 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Radford University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Radford University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Radford University Acceptance Rate: 89.5% (2026) & How to Get In

Radford University

Radford, VA · South

Radford University has an acceptance rate of 89.5% and a middle-50% SAT range of 940-1160. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 89.5%
SAT mid-50: 940-1160
Cost after aid: $14,578
Graduation rate: 49%

What Radford University says matters

How Radford University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 0.1%; 12 of 9,169
Yield: 42%; 5 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 950-1140
CDS year: 2025-26

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 87%2,879 of 3,306
Women: 91%5,305 of 5,849

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience

Considered

Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Radford University published for 2025-26, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission129

Entrance Exams

SAT: X
ACT: X
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year males who applied: 3,306
Total first-time, first-year females who applied: 5,849
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted: 2,879
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted: 5,305
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who were admitted: 12
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 478
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 925
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 5
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 478
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 923
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled: 2
Total full-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 5
Total part-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 9,169
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 8,196
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,408
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 7,388
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 6,707
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,305
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,211
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,016
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 85
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 563
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 471
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 18
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 7
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 20
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 4

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Very Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Extracurricular activities: Very Important
Talent/ability: Very Important
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Very Important
Alumni/ae relation: Very Important
Geographical residence: Very Important
State residency: Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment: Very Important
Volunteer work: Very Important
Work experience: Very Important
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Percent Submitting SAT Scores: 11%
Number Submitting SAT Scores: 158
Number Submitting ACT Scores: 9
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 950
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,040
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 490
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 600
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 450
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 500
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 2.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 27.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 42.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 22.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 5.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: 700-800: 0.6
SAT Math: 600-699: 13.3
SAT Math: 500-599: 38.6
SAT Math: 400-499: 42.4
SAT Math: 300-399: 5.1
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 17.1
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 45.6
SAT Composite: 800-999: 32.3
SAT Composite: 600-799: 5.1
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 13%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 33%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 69%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 31%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 5.8%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 55%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 29%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 60%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.1%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 15%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.1%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.52
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: No
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 0
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No

Transfer Admission8

Fall Applicants

Total: 1,515
Total: 1,346
Total: 608

Application for Admission

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: ⇒ If fewer than 24 semester hours are completed, student must submit a final high school transcript.
Fall Closing Date: Month: 03
Spring Closing Date: Month: 11
Fall Notification Date: Month: 07
Spring Notification Date: Month: 12

Academic Offerings and Policies21

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life39

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 6.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 87%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 13%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 7.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 42%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 58%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 13%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed residence halls: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Theme housing: X
Wellness housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Financial Aid77

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 323
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,936
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 29
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 14,423
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,159
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 4,223
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 140
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 15,107
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 14
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 2,806
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 1
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 9,000

Reporting Year

Academic Year: 2025-2026 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 16325384
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 29646929
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 9903484
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 975433
Total Scholarships/Grants: 56851229
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 18124624
Federal Work-Study: 1691555
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 345877
Total Self-Help: 20162056
Parent Loans: 2537249
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 700887
Athletic Awards: 700887

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 14797
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 113330
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 4934098
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 493587
Total Scholarships/Grants: 5555811
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 6047108
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 546615
Total Self-Help: 6593723
Parent Loans: 2114504
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 2123979
Athletic Awards: 2123979

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,406
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,282
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,018
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,013
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,005
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 681
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 855
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 106
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 82%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 18943
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 16586
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3767
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3431
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 5,548
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 4,718
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,725
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 3,692
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,573
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 2,447
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,434
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 525
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 84%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 18184
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 15459
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4652
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4134
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 546
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 304
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 239
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 201
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 168
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 105
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 18
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 3
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 52%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 10594
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9616
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4808
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4591

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 653

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: ⇒ Radford University Tuition Promise https://www.radford.edu/promise Beginning with the 2024- 2025 academic year, incoming freshmen and transfer students with Virginia residency whose families have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less according to their federal income tax and a Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than 15,000 as determined by the FAFSA will receive federal, state and gift aid to cover the cost of their tuition at Radford University. Common Data Set 2025- 2026

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred20

Diploma/Certificates

Computer and information sciences: 95.5
Health professions and related programs: 4.5

Bachelors

Communication/journalism: 2.2
Computer and information sciences: 3.6
Education: 1.8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.2
Family and consumer sciences: 0.2
English: 0.9
Biological/life sciences: 3.7
Mathematics and statistics: 0.3
Parks and recreation: 3.6
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.1
Physical sciences: 1.9
Psychology: 6.9
Public administration and social services: 2
Social sciences: 5.3
Visual and performing arts: 6.3
Health professions and related programs: 30.5
Business/marketing: 15.5
History: 1.5

Enrollment And Persistence162

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 478
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 155
All other degree-seeking: males: 1,403
Total degree-seeking: males: 2,036
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 1
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males: 2,037
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males: 5
All other degree-seeking: males: 132
Total degree-seeking: males: 137
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males: 207
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 53
All other degree-seeking: males: 76
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: males: 60
All other degree-seeking: males: 109
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males: 16
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males: 185
Total Graduate Students: males: 316
Total All Students: males: 2,560
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 923
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 149
All other degree-seeking: females: 2,428
Total degree-seeking: females: 3,500
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 3
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females: 3,503
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females: 2
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females: 8
All other degree-seeking: females: 396
Total degree-seeking: females: 406
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females: 442
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 307
All other degree-seeking: females: 311
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 3
Degree-seeking, first-time: females: 177
All other degree-seeking: females: 387
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females: 122
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females: 686
Total Graduate Students: females: 1,307
Total All Students: females: 5,252
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 5
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 6
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 12
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown: 12
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 3
Total degree-seeking: Unknown: 3
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 5
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 2
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown: 2
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown: 4
Total Graduate Students: Unknown: 8
Total All Students: Unknown: 25

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 18
Hispanic/Latino: 145
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 197
White, non-Hispanic: 907
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 6
Asian, non-Hispanic: 29
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 90
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 15
TOTAL: 1,408
Nonresidents: 65
Hispanic/Latino: 596
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 838
White, non-Hispanic: 3,983
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 13
Asian, non-Hispanic: 112
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 357
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 128
TOTAL: 6,094
Nonresidents: 69
Hispanic/Latino: 658
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 839
White, non-Hispanic: 4,013
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 13
Asian, non-Hispanic: 115
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 357
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 140
TOTAL: 6,206

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 22
Bachelor's degrees: 1,320
Master's degrees: 541
Post-Master's certificates: 7
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 10
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 35
Doctoral degrees – other: 10

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 703
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 342
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 594
Total: 1,639
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 702
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 341
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 593
Total: 1,636
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 201
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 136
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 244
Total: 581
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 74
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 39
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 62
Total: 175
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 16
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 9
Total: 29
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 291
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 179
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 315
Total: 785
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 41.5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 52.5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 53.1
Total: 48
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 731
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 358
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 670
Total: 1,759
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 731
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 358
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 670
Total: 1,759
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 189
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 134
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 271
Total: 594
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 94
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 53
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 79
Total: 226
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 18
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 13
Total: 36
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 301
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 363
Total: 856
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 41.2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 53.6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 54.2
Total: 48.7

Retention Rates

Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.: 75%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size36

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 428
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 67
C. Total number who are females: 243
D. Total number who are males: 185
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 348
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 75
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 3
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 2
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 44
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 265
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 33
C. Total number who are females: 170
D. Total number who are males: 95
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 82%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 161
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 17
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 5
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 24
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 693
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 100
C. Total number who are females: 413
D. Total number who are males: 280
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 430
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 236
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 20
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 7
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 68

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio: 14

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 12
10-19: 33
20-29: 20
30-39: 10
40-49: 9
50-99: 8
100+: 0
Total: 92

Source: Radford University's Common Data Set 2025-26

About Radford University

Radford University is a small public university in Radford, VA, in a city setting.

What Radford University looks for

Radford University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Radford University?
Radford University's middle 50% SAT range is 940 to 1160. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Radford University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 19 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?
Radford University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Radford University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,578 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Radford University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Radford University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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