Radford, VA

Radford University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Radford University is a four-year, public school located in Radford, VA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Radford University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,960 applied, 9,813 accepted, and 1,416 enrolled in Radford.
519 men and 892 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,050 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,050 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1050 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total94010501160
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540600
Math450510560
ACT Score
Composite192226
Math172224
English172324

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,548 for Virginia residents and $25,633 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $13,762 for Virginia residents and $23,525 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.78% compared to last year at Radford University.

Financial Aid

5,555 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,601.
For freshmen, 1,211 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,968.

Student Population

A total of 7,812 students enrolled Radford in 2025.
By gender, 2,555 men and 5,257 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,161 undergraduate and 1,651 graduate students.

104 Major Programs

  • 25 programs through online
  • 30 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Radford is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 33%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate
33%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 651 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Radford and the average faculty salary is $89,834. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,567 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,164.
Number of Faculties
651
Average Faculty Salary
$89,834
Number of Staffs
1,567
Average Staff Salary
$66,164

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

Radford University is a member of Big South Conference.