Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Radford admits about 9 in 10 applicants (89%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 24% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 87%, women at 91%.
Where applicants live
Virginia applicants were admitted at 91%, applicants from other states at 84%, and international applicants at 84%.
All applicants in the same class: 89%
Of those admitted, 19% from Virginia enrolled, against 8.4% from other states and 3.8% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
17% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Nov 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Radford reads a record
GPA is very important; and class rank are both considered. 36% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Of the 55% whose high school reported a rank, 13% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Considered | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
89% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 89% of first-year applicants
1,515 applied · 1,346 admitted · 608 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date March 1, apply by July 1, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by June 1
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis, reply by December 15
What the application needs
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by July 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: February 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting November 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
Recent change: Became test-blind, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.52
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.019%
- 3.75–3.9917%
- 3.50–3.7419%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2414%
- below 3.017%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 19.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 17.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 18.5% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.8% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 15.4% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.1% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
13% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 33% in the top quarter, of the 55% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1050 on the SAT, 120 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
Shares of the 11% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
158 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)