Radford University Acceptance Rate
Radford, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,072
- Admitted
- 10,036
- Yield
- 11%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Radford University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.9% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,737 to 11,072 (+43%) over that period.
Its 90.6% rate makes Radford University more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
Radford University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,737 | 6,105 | 78.9% | 2,015 |
| 2015–16 | 7,617 | 6,328 | 83.1% | 1,962 |
| 2016–17 | 7,447 | 6,047 | 81.2% | 1,751 |
| 2017–18 | 14,620 | 10,866 | 74.3% | 1,848 |
| 2018–19 | 14,161 | 10,561 | 74.6% | 1,762 |
| 2019–20 | 16,013 | 12,061 | 75.3% | 1,651 |
| 2020–21 | 14,994 | 11,798 | 78.7% | 1,336 |
| 2021–22 | 11,291 | 10,762 | 95.3% | 1,292 |
| 2022–23 | 11,442 | 10,680 | 93.3% | 1,226 |
| 2023–24 | 11,072 | 10,036 | 90.6% | 1,103 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,794 | 6,204 | 91.3% |
| Men | 4,263 | 3,818 | 89.6% |
| Unknown | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–610 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 460–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 3% |
How Radford University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Radford University's acceptance rate?
Radford University's acceptance rate is 90.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,036 admitted of 11,072 applicants).
Is Radford University test optional?
Radford University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Radford University?
Radford University received 11,072 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,036.
What SAT score do you need for Radford University?
Admitted students at Radford University typically scored 490–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Radford University getting harder to get into?
Radford University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.9% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.radford.edu/.