Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Radford University is $12,286 for Virginia residents and $25,185 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.11% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Radford is $12,667 for Virginia residents and $25,939 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 3.11% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,625 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.52% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.68% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
Radford Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,916 $24,453$13,887
2023-2024$12,286$25,185$15,625
Change % 2023-20243.11%2.99%12.52%
2024-2025$12,667$25,939$17,581
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Radford University - COA
Radford University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Radford University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $13,342 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,835 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Radford is $13,754 for Virginia residents and $23,519 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Radford Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,942 $22,171$13,887
2023-2024$13,342$22,835$15,625
Change % 2023-20243.09%2.99%12.52%
2024-2025$13,754$23,519$17,581
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Radford University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Radford. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $349 for Virginia residents and $868 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $394 for Virginia residents and $770 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$339$843
2023-2024$349$868
2024-2025$359$894
Graduate2022-2023$382$748
2023-2024$394$770
2024-2025$406$793
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Radford University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Radford University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Radford University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Radford University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Radford University$12,286$25,185
Winthrop University$15,956$30,286
Presbyterian College$43,300
Hampton University$29,162
Campbell University$40,410
Longwood University$15,200$27,410

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Radford?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Radford is $51,358 for Virginia residents and $105,029 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,504$12,725$12,950$13,179$51,358
Out-of-State$25,607$26,036$26,472$26,915$105,029
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,725$12,950$13,179$13,413$52,267
Out-of-State$26,036$26,472$26,915$27,366$106,788
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,950$13,179$13,413$13,650$53,192
Out-of-State$26,472$26,915$27,366$27,824$108,576
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,179$13,413$13,650$13,892$54,134
Out-of-State$26,915$27,366$27,824$28,290$110,394
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,413$13,650$13,892$14,138$55,092
Out-of-State$27,366$27,824$28,290$28,764$112,243

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $126,676 for Virginia residents and $180,347 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Radford University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,130$31,129$32,168$33,249$126,676
Out-of-State$43,234$44,439$45,689$46,985$180,347
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,129$32,168$33,249$34,376$130,921
Out-of-State$44,439$45,689$46,985$48,329$185,442
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,168$33,249$34,376$35,548$135,341
Out-of-State$45,689$46,985$48,329$49,722$190,725
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$33,249$34,376$35,548$36,770$139,943
Out-of-State$46,985$48,329$49,722$51,168$196,203
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$34,376$35,548$36,770$38,042$144,736
Out-of-State$48,329$49,722$51,168$52,668$201,886

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 89% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $91,092 for Virginia residents and $144,763 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Radford University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,234$22,233$23,272$24,353$91,092
Out-of-State$34,338$35,543$36,793$38,089$144,763
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,233$23,272$24,353$25,480$95,337
Out-of-State$35,543$36,793$38,089$39,433$149,858
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,272$24,353$25,480$26,652$99,757
Out-of-State$36,793$38,089$39,433$40,826$155,141
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,353$25,480$26,652$27,874$104,359
Out-of-State$38,089$39,433$40,826$42,272$160,619
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,480$26,652$27,874$29,146$109,152
Out-of-State$39,433$40,826$42,272$43,772$166,302

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Radford University.
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Radford University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,286$1,260$15,625$25,185$1,260 $15,625
Graduate$13,342 $1,260$15,625$22,835 $1,260$15,625
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