Radford University
Radford University is located on a 204-acre campus in Radford, VA, and features six unique colleges with 108 degree programs. RU provides an honors college with competitive housing, programming, and advising, as well as the Office of High Impact Practices to create "transformative educational opportunities" through internships, service-learning, and more. Student life includes fraternities and sororities, themed housing, and a dozen places to dine. Radford University is also one of only eight doctorate granting public universities in the state.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2020 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
84%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1039
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,335
Total Number of Undergrads
7,926
Classroom Sizes
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $11,416
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| 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. | $23,498
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$8,995
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
76%
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.
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 Aid Per Year
$7,917
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,946
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,336
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.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,827
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.
$16,000
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.
$243
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
275
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Highlander
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Roanoke
University Of Richmond
Norfolk
Charlotte
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,000
What Students Are Saying
3.78
Average Rating
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 have high experience in the subjects they teach. For example, all of my criminal justice professors have experienced a career in either police work, law enforcement, paralegal, law, lawyer and more.
Kaleice from Radford, VA
I absolutely love Radford. It is small and feels like home. Radford University has a beautiful campus, and it keeps getting better!
Megan from Rocky Mount, 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 and kids often wear shirts of other universities but you can have fun with the right crowd.
Adam from Alexandria, VA
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