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Radford University

Also known as: RU

📍 Radford, Virginia🏛️ Town Setting👥 6,038 Undergrads🔗 www.radford.edu

Overview

Radford University is an medium public research university in Radford, Virginia. It enrolls about 6,038 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $53,739 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,060

490–600

Net Price

$14,578

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

49%

Retention

76%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$53,739

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

SAT Average

1,060

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200450 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,548

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$25,633

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,405

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$14,578

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,965
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,724
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,069
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,092
$110,001 +	$23,533

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.7%

Academics & Programs

Radford University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

32.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

12.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

7.5%

Psychology

7.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.8%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.7%

Social Sciences

4.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

49%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

76%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,830

8 years

$50,773

10 years

$53,739

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

54.2%

White

53.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

64.7%

Black or African American

13.7%

Asian

1.7%

Hispanic / Latino

10.7%

Two or more races

5.6%

International

1.0%

Gender

Women

64.1%

Men

35.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radford University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1060.

How much does Radford University cost?

In-state tuition is $12,548, and out-of-state is $25,633. Average net price after financial aid is $14,578.

What is Radford University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Radford University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 49%, and 76% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.