Radford University
Radford University

Radford University

Radford, VA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,718 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, two associate degrees, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 18 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. In addition to robust academic offerings on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach, and service. Take a tour of our campus HERE.

Acceptance Rate:
93%
Average Net Price:
$16,447
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1039

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$16,447
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$12,286
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$25,185
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,973
Books and Supplies
$1260
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,263
$30k - $48k
$12,084
$48k - $75k
$14,923
$75k - $110k
$20,194
$110k+
$22,574
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,733
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,491
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,942

 

Students receiving state aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6592
Students receiving federal aid
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,491
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,336,688
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,747,679

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,910
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,233
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,095

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
93%
Acceptance Rate
11442
Students Applied
64%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
577
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1June 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
3%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1039
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
560
Reading
25th
490
75th
600
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
23%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
12
Top 25%
30
Top 50%
64
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
223
$30k - $48k
117
$48k - $75k
143
$75k - $110k
136
$110k+
206

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 540-831-5000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,718
Total Number of Undergrads
6,008
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
55%
20-39 Students
39%
40-99 Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
67

Faculty Overview

0
100
63%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
49
Ethnicity
African American
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
9%
White
65%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
192
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
46%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Highlanders
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
121
Total Female Athletes
135
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Club
15
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Radford University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,000
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Roanoke
University Of Richmond
Norfolk
Charlotte
Top 5 Employers
Radford University
Virginia Tech
Carilion Clinic
Wells Fargo
Capital One
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Sales
Business Development
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Megan's Review

from Rocky Mount, VA

I absolutely love Radford. It is small and feels like home. Radford University has a beautiful campus, and it keeps getting better! ...

Adam's Review

from Alexandria, VA

Beautiful campus but lacks a lot of school spirit. Education is fine but can be a bit meaningless as some classes are just fillers that you have to take (Art Appreciation). There's no football team an...

Kaleice's Review

from Radford, VA

I enjoy the education environment here at Radford University, because I am able to connect with my professors on a personal level outside of the class room. I find it beneficial that my professors hav...