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Radford University

Radford, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

8,998
Radford University overview
Location Radford, Virginia
Online radford.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Radford University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,291 prospective students applied, and 10,762 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,292 enrolled in the school.  6,746 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,252 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,922 plus fees of $3,620. RU is ranked 577 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

RU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Radford University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Radford University overview
SAT 950/1150
ACT 19/23
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

95.3% 
Radford University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$7,922
In State Costs for Radford University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,260
Other Fees$3,620
Room and Board $10,330
Budget for Other Expenses$3,050
Total One Year Cost$26,182

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,557
Out of State Costs for Radford University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,260
Other Fees$3,620
Room and Board $10,330
Budget for Other Expenses$3,050
Total One Year Cost$37,817

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Radford University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 18%
General Studies 10%
Health Professions 9%
Visual and Performing Arts 9%
Communication 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233277 IPEDS survey data for Radford University.

Current students may use the Radford University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.