Radford University
Radford University is a public university in Radford, Virginia, United States. It is one of the state's eight doctorate-granting public universities. Founded in 1910, Radford offers curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A., M.A., M.S., Ed.S., Psy.D., M.S.W., and specialized doctoral programs in health-related professions. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average net price: $16,749
- Undergraduate enrollment: 6,259
- Graduation rate (150%): 49%
- Graduation rate (200%): 55%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 62%
- Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $53,739
- Median earnings (8 years): $50,773
- Median earnings (6 years): $44,830
- Control: Public
- Locale: Town, fringe
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Radford, VA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Radford University include Nursing, Multi-, Psychology.
- Nursing (259 bachelor's) · median earnings $81,120 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,953
- Multi- (102 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,057 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,288
- Psychology (99 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,935 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Business Administration and Management (79 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,246 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,499
- Criminal Justice (77 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,996 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,250
- Biology (50 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,266 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,751
- Marketing (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $62,981 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Art (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,679 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Health Services (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $81,120 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,953
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,863 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
Degree mix: Business 17%, Computer Science 4%, Health 57%, Biological Sciences 5%, Psychology 11%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Radford University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,965 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $8,965
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $8,724
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $12,069
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $17,092
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $23,533
- In-state tuition and fees: $12,548
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,633
- Books and supplies: $1,260
- On-campus room and board: $12,504
- Off-campus room and board: $12,733
- Off-campus with family: $4,400
- Typical cost of attendance: $28,405
- Sticker vs net gap: 41%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 37%
- Federal loan recipients: 51%
- Average institutional grant: $5,062
- Average federal loan: $6,326
- Median debt at graduation: $24,000
Admissions
Radford University admits 90% of applicants. Of students admitted, 14% enrolled.
- Applications: 10,960
- Admitted: 9,813
- Enrolled: 1,416
- Yield (first-choice signal): 14%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 6,259
- Women: 69%
- Commuter share (estimated): 48%
- Part-time undergraduates: 9%
- Age 25 and older: 13%
- Graduate students: 1,222
- Graduation rate: 49%
- Come back after freshman year: 76%
- First-generation: 31%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 53%
- Student to faculty: 14:1
- Professor salary: $104,974
- Associate professor salary: $90,239
- Assistant professor salary: $83,122
- On-campus housing capacity: 3,257
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 1,050
- Average ACT: 22
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Radford University acceptance rate? Radford University admits 90% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Radford University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $8,965 a year after aid. Average net price is $16,749.
What majors does Radford University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Multi-, Psychology, Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice.
What is the average salary after Radford University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,739 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Radford University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 62% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 49%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Radford University official site: https://radford.edu.