Applying to Radford

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.64%	1,050

Radford University's acceptance rate is 90.64% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 11,072 students applied and 10,036 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Radford.

Radford's acceptance rate places 31st out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 22 at Radford. Radford's SAT score ranks 30th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Radford, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Radford University is 90.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.99%. 4,263 men and 6,794 women applied to Radford and 3,818 men and 6,204 women students were accepted.

Among them, 380 men and 719 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Radford.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Radford
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,072	4,263	6,794	0	15
Admitted	10,036	3,818	6,204	0	14
Enrolled	1,103	380	719	0	4
Acceptance Rate	90.64%	89.56%	91.32%	-	93.33%
Yield	10.99%	9.95%	11.59%	-	28.57%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Radford University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 209 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 38 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Radford.

The median SAT score is 1,050 with 540 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Radford. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Radford University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,064, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Radford
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	950	1050	1170
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	540	610
SAT Math	460	510	560
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	19	22	26
ACT English	17	19	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Radford University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,103 first-year students enrolled in Radford. The proportion of full-time students is 99.82% and part-time students is 0.18%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.45% and women students is 65.19%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Radford.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Radford
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	1,103	380	719	4
Full-time	1,101	380	717	4
Part-time	2	0	2	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Radford. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Radford University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Radford Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Radford.

Admission Information for Applying to Radford
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.radford.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.radford.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)

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