Radford Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.53%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,548
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,633
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Radford:
- Total Enrollment: 7,812, including 1,759 online students
- 6,161 Undergraduate, 1,651 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.7% men, 67.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 33%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 104 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Radford Overview
Radford University (Radford) is a four-year, public school located in Radford, VA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Radford's tuition & fees is $12,548 for Virginia residents and $25,633 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,751.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,812 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Radford's acceptance rate is 89.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.43%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 22.
Radford ranked 35th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Radford University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Radford University is $12,548 for in-state students and $25,633 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,762 for in-state students and $23,525 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,816 for Virginia residents and $26,089 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,195 for Virginia residents and $24,236 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,548 | $25,633 |
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| Graduate | $13,762 | $23,525 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,816 | $26,089 |
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| Graduate | $14,195 | $24,236 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Radford University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Radford
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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