Radford University GPA (3.52) & Acceptance Rate (90%)

Q: What share of Radford University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

54.6% of Radford University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (19.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What percent of applicants does Radford University accept?

Radford University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,813 of 10,960 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.52, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 490–600 reading and writing, 450–560 math

ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite

Average net price: $18,282 a year (2022–23)

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Radford University average GPA

Radford University reported an average high school GPA of 3.52 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	19.1%
3.75–3.99	17%
3.50–3.74	18.5%
3.25–3.49	14.8%
3.00–3.24	14.1%
2.50–2.99	15.4%
2.00–2.49	1.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Radford University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Radford University acceptance rate

Radford University admitted 9,813 of 10,960 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Radford University is a public 4-year university in Radford, Virginia, with 6,161 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Radford University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	490	540	600
SAT Math	450	510	560
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT English	17	23	24
ACT Math	17	22	24

11% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as Radford University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1060 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Radford University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Radford University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Radford University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,282 a year at Radford University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Radford University?

It would be on the low side there: 16.5% of Radford University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

How much does GPA matter at Radford University?

A lot: Radford University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Radford University?

No. Radford University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

What are Radford University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Radford University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–600 in reading and writing and 450–560 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into Radford University?

Radford University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.52, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Radford University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

54.6% of Radford University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (19.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How hard is it to get into Radford University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Radford University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Radford University accept?

Radford University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,813 of 10,960 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Radford University?

Yes. Radford University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Radford University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,282 a year at Radford University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Radford University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Radford UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Radford University Common Data Set 2025–26Radford University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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