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Radford University

Radford, VA·Public·~90% acceptance

Radford University is a public university in Radford, VA. Admissions are accessible, with about 90% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $14,578 per year after financial aid. About 49% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,739 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,578/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,405
Aid cuts ~$13,827/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)940–1160
ACT (middle 50%)19–26
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
49%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$44,830
median earnings, 6yr
$53,739
median earnings, 10yr
How Radford reads an application

What Radford values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Also considered
Course rigorClass rank

From Radford’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Radford requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essays

From federal IPEDS data — what Radford requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Radford University's acceptance rate?
Radford University admits about 90% of applicants.
How much does Radford University cost?
At Radford University, the average net price after aid is about $14,578 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,405 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Radford University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 940–1160 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
What are Radford University's application deadlines?
Radford University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Radford University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Radford University rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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