Radford University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,528
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Radford, Virginia, Radford is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Radford is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Radford University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Radford emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Radford is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Radford do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,542

Cost of attendance at Radford University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,624

Cost of attendance at Radford University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Radford University received on average $8,695 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,695

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	563	42%	$4,813	$2,709,528
Other Federal Grant	650	49%	$4,907	$3,189,695
State Grant/Scholarships	568	43%	$3,800	$2,158,412
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,003	75%	$4,819	$4,833,771
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,171	88%	$8,695	$10,181,878

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Radford University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Radford University students is 53.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.4%.

53.9%

asian 30.0% 9 students
African American 48.5% 157 students
white 57.0% 737 students
unknown 54.6% 12 students
hispanic 49.7% 78 students
International Students 20.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 49.6% 58 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big South Conference
Basketball Big South Conference
Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Radford University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Radford University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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