University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
89% admitted · $15,451/yr after aid
Radford University
Radford, VA · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,701
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $59,134
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Radford University is a public college in Radford, VA with 6,038 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1060 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,701 per year ($9,553 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,134 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,072
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 10,036
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–600
200800
SAT Math450–560
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Radford University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,771
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,952
- Out-of-state tuition
- $26,734
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,553
- $30–48k$9,287
- $48–75k$11,113
- $75–110k$14,611
- $110k+$24,518
Get a personal estimate with Radford University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $59,134
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,038
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White65%
- Hispanic11%
- Black14%
- Asian2%
Radford University FAQ
What is Radford University's acceptance rate?+
Radford University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Radford University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1060.
What ACT score do you need for Radford University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Radford University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Radford University?+
In Fall 2023, 11,072 students applied to Radford University and 10,036 were admitted; 1,103 enrolled.
Does Radford University consider legacy status?+
No. Radford University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Radford University require an essay?+
Radford University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Radford University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,771 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,701.
What is Radford University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 233277 · How we use this data
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