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Radford University

Radford University is a medium, public institution located in Radford, va. Founded in 1911, Radford University offers undergraduate degrees in 101 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

5,704 undergraduates

$12,286 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Radford University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 90.6%

SAT score average 1061

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.47

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

November

312 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Radford University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Other

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Law and Legal Studies

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Psychology, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,286

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,973

Books & supplies $1,260

Other expenses $3,652

Cost of attendance* $29,171

Average financial aid package $18,461

Estimated cost $10,710 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,185

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,973

Books & supplies $1,260

Other expenses $3,652

Cost of attendance* $42,070

Average financial aid package $18,461

Estimated cost $23,609 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Radford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,704, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

7,531

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

69%

African American %

13%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Radford University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142

5408315000

https://www.radford.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Social justice club

Esports club

Physical therapy club

Sports club council

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Radford University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Radford University?

Radford University is located in Radford, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Radford University?

The acceptance rate for Radford University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Radford University?

The average high school GPA for Radford University students was 3.47.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Radford University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Radford University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $116,684.

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