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Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, VA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Radford University Rankings

Radford University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #15 of 106 State — Virginia

Where Is Radford University?

Location of Radford University

Contact information for Radford University are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142
Phone: 5408315000
Website: www.radford.edu/
Admissions: www.radford.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.radford.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Radford University?

You can apply to Radford University online at: https://www.radford.edu/apply

Radford University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Radford University

This is what Radford University looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Radford University?

Radford University has an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

11% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Radford University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 560.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Radford University  ( 490 to 600 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Radford University  ( 450 to 560 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 940 to 1160.
SAT Total Scores for Radford University  ( 940 to 1160 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Radford University ranged between 19 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for Radford University  ( 19 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Radford University vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 4,503 3,929 87%
Women 6,449 5,877 91%

Can I Afford Radford University?

The average net price after aid at Radford University is $16,640. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,528
In-State Fees $4,020
Out-of-State Tuition $21,166
Out-of-State Fees $4,467
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $12,548
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $25,633

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Radford University receive some form of financial aid (1,101 students).

Nearly 76% of students at Radford University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,751 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,669.

Student Loan Debt

51% of Radford University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,326 per year.

Radford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,348 students enrolled at Radford University. Radford University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,609 undergraduate students at Radford University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Radford University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Radford University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Radford University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 95
Black or African American 757
Hispanic 639
White 3,595
American Indian/Alaska Native 11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5
Two or More Races 308
Non-Resident 61

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Radford University break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Radford University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Virginia 1,318
North Carolina 13
Maryland 11
South Carolina 8
West Virginia 7

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Radford University Graduate Student Diversity

1,827 of Radford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Radford University, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Radford University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Radford University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Radford University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 40
Black or African American 153
Hispanic 162
White 1,341
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 56
Non-Resident 20

Online Learning at Radford University

Radford University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,125 undergraduate students at Radford University took at least one online class — of those, 825 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 182 students took at least one online class and 934 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Radford University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Radford University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Special Education and Teaching 62 63
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 31 7 41
Educational Administration and Supervision 14 15 29
Education, General 29 29
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 22 22

Academic Programs at Radford University

Radford University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Radford University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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