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Chances of getting into Radford University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
95%
Admission Difficulty for Radford University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into RU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at RU is 95%.  It ranks #36 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Radford University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 10,762 out of 11,291 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 62 percent on standardized admission tests. Radford University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The RU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Radford University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

RU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
950-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
25%
SAT Scores for Radford University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 950
SAT Scores for Radford University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 560
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Radford University?

Radford University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Radford University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 950-1150.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Radford University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >97%
1050 to 1150 Avg + 95%-97%
950 to 1050 Avg - 91%-95%
850 to 950 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 850 Low <84%
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RU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for Radford University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Radford University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into RU?

Radford University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

RU regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Radford University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >97%
21 to 23 Avg + 95%-97%
19 to 21 Avg - 91%-95%
17 to 19 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 17 Low <84%
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RU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.31
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Radford University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into RU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Radford University was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #31 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.31 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as RU accepts 95% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Radford University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of Radford University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Radford University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 22%
Top 50% of class 52%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Radford University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,277 4,014 11,291
Accepted 7,002 3,760 10,762
Acceptance Rate 96% 94% 95%
Enrolled 766 526 1,292
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
8

Applicants have 8 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Radford University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Radford University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Radford University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Radford University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233277 IPEDS survey data for Radford University.

FAQs

Does Radford University prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to RU. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Radford University?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to RU. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Radford University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1150. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Radford University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.