Back to Colleges Colleges

Radford University

Radford University is a medium, public institution located in Radford, va. Founded in 1910, Radford University offers undergraduate degrees in 101 majors.

tab-icon

Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,945 undergraduates
cost $11,916 undergraduate tuition
background-flourish
Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

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.

Acceptance rate 93.3%
SAT score average 1057
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.47
Application fee N/A
Learn more

Key deadlines

June
30
59 days away FAFSA® deadline

Apply ASAP. A lot of aid is first come, first served!

Apply for the FAFSA®
November
01
183 days away Early Action date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

Enter to win a $2,000 scholarship*

No essay | Apply in 2 minutes or less
Enter scholarship*

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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,916
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,567
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $27,063
Average financial aid package $16,724
Estimated cost $10,339 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,453
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,567
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $3,320
Cost of attendance* $39,600
Average financial aid package $16,724
Estimated cost $22,876 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.  

Learn more
tuition-background-flourish

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

Scholarships from Radford University

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

Ames Education Fund No essay Varies Apply Now
Carson Scholarship No essay Varies Apply Now
1 Peter 4:10 Scholarship No essay Varies Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Radford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,945, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

7,531

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

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

Campus info

map 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142
phone 540-831-5000
address https://www.radford.edu/
tab-icon

Popular clubs & activities

Esports club

Radford student programming and campus events (r-space)

Diversity awareness programming (dap)

Physical therapy club

History club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 93%.

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 $108,252.

Explore other colleges

University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA
undergraduates 993 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
undergraduates 5,328 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
undergraduates 6,778 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
undergraduates 19,968 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
undergraduates 26,447 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
undergraduates 1,512 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
undergraduates 3,009 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
undergraduates 17,103 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
undergraduates 4,442 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
undergraduates 1,053 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
View all schools

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

N/A means the information was not available or reported.