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Radford University
Explore admissions details for Radford University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About RU
Radford University is a public institution in Radford, VA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Radford University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 91%. Reported student size is about 5,609, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Radford University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Radford University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
91%
Average SAT
1,061
Average ACT
21
Student Size
5,609
In-State Tuition
$12,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,185
RU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Radford University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average SAT shown here is 1,061, and the midpoint ACT composite is 21. Graduation rate is 52%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Radford University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
91%
Graduation Rate
52%
SAT Average
1,061
ACT Composite
21
SAT Reading
515
SAT Math
535
Graduation Rate
52%
Control
Public
RU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Radford University reports in-state tuition of $12,286 and out-of-state tuition of $25,185. Average net price is $16,640, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $26,681 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $24,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Radford University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$12,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,185
Average Net Price
$16,640
Attendance Cost
$26,681
Average Net Price
$16,640
Cost of Attendance
$26,681
Median Debt
$24,000
RU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Radford University enrolls about 5,609 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,739.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Radford University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
5,609
Median Earnings
$53,739
RU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Radford University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Radford University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Radford University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to RU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether RU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Radford University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
RU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?
Radford University currently shows an acceptance rate of 91% in this dataset.
How competitive is Radford University?
Radford University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Radford University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Radford University cost?
Radford University reports in-state tuition of $12,286, out-of-state tuition of $25,185, and an average net price of $16,640.
What test scores are shown for Radford University?
Radford University shows an average SAT of 1,061 and an ACT composite midpoint of 21.
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