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About Radford University

public doctoral universityhigh acceptance ratehealth sciences focustest optional admissions

Radford University is a public university in Radford, VA, known for its high acceptance rate, health sciences focus, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 93%, Radford is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,226 students each year. Radford is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Radford offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,563 per year; the sticker price of $38,264 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Radford University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

93%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1045
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1140 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Radford University

Application Strategy
Radford admits the vast majority of applicants, so focus your energy on completing every section of the application fully and accurately rather than stressing over any single component. A complete, error-free application is your most important task here.
Application Strategy
Radford is known for strong programs in nursing, business, and the arts and sciences in the Blue Ridge Mountains region, so name the specific program or college you are applying to and explain why it fits your goals rather than writing a generic application.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Radford University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$9.0k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$8.7k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$12.1k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$17.1k
110k+~$38k/yr$23.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,196
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

65%White
14%Black / African American
11%Hispanic
6%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
2%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender36% Men · 64% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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