Radford University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia. For the most recent reporting cycle, Radford University admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 89%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1040 and an ACT composite around 21. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,578 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Radford University?

55% of enrolled students at Radford University had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.52, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does Radford University weight in admissions?

Radford University reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Radford University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 450–560, with an EBRW midpoint near 515. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 19–26. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Radford University actually cost?

Published tuition is $12,548 for in-state students and $25,633 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $12,504 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $14,578 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 37% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Radford University

Will my child graduate from Radford University?

These predict outcomes at Radford University better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Radford University

The most popular undergraduate programs at Radford University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other and Psychology, General. Across all programs, Radford University confers roughly 908 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $70,565 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Radford University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Radford University disclosed 9 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 3 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Radford University?

About 42% of undergraduates at Radford University live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Radford University