Radford University SAT and ACT scores
Radford, VA · public college · 5,704 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Radford University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Radford University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. Radford University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Radford University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Radford University scored 940 to 1160, with an average of 1060. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Radford University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Radford University require the SAT or ACT?
Radford University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Radford University accept the CLT?
Yes. Radford University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 52 to 79 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Virginia with similar scores
- Averett UniversitySAT 926–1143
- University of Virginia's College at WiseSAT 945–1120
- Randolph-Macon CollegeSAT 980–1220
- University of LynchburgSAT 980–1230
- Longwood UniversitySAT 1030–1210
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Black Hills State UniversitySAT 965–1135
- Saint Ambrose UniversitySAT 930–1170
- Texas A&M University-KingsvilleSAT 990–1110
- LIM CollegeSAT 960–1138
- Northern Kentucky UniversitySAT 953–1150
- University of MemphisSAT 915–1180
More about Radford University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Radford University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026