75%

Acceptance Rate

$7,917

Avg.Financial Aid

003732

FAFSA Code

Radford University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    https://www.radford.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    9,335

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

801 East Main St.

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. When it comes to the ranking of a university or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a university helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen university on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that Radford University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    75%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission to Radford University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Radford University, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 801 East Main St., Radford, Virginia 24142. To gather more information, they can call them at (540) 831-5000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,636

  • Average Annual Cost

    $7,922

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $24,088

  • Other Fees

    $3,288

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $8,778

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,900

Total One Year Cost

$24,088

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to RU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $30,686. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

71%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$58

Faculty Overview

46%

Male Professors

54%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    204 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    158 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    152 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    147 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    133 Graduates

  • Marketing

    128 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    84 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    83 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    133 Graduates

  • Marketing

    128 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    84 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    83 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...

    82 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    81 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    74 Graduates

  • Journalism

    70 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    65 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    57 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    47 Graduates

  • Social Work

    38 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    33 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    32 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    27 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    26 Graduates

  • Economics

    26 Graduates

  • History

    26 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    24 Graduates

  • Music

    22 Graduates

  • Sociology

    21 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    20 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    20 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    20 Graduates

  • Dance

    18 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    14 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    13 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    11 Graduates

  • Physics

    11 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    9 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    8 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    7 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    5 Graduates

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...

    5 Graduates

  • Sustainability Studies

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

7,926

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

Full-time / Part-time

95% / 5%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

66%

Unknown

2%

Black

17%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

90%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$67,375 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

35%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,177/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,229/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,229/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Highlander

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

121

Total Female Athletes

135

Intramural Sports

22

Sports Club

51

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,995 per year. Radford University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at RU costs around $4,229 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 39% male and 61% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,625 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$204 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

62%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,917

Students Receiving Federal Grants

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,946

Students Receiving State Aid

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,790

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,336

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,816

$30K - $48K

$8,141

$48K - $75K

$5,502

$75K - $110K

$2,453

> $110K

$774

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,016,917

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,183,256

In case the students at Radford University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,380, whereas the financial aid is $5,300. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $6,228 and institutional aid worth $5,300. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at RU based on students' financial needs add up to $1,016,917 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $2,183,256.

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