Radford University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1898 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #522 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #475 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #455 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 6,008
- Graduates
- 1,710
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.radford.edu
Radford University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Radford University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 11,442 | 4,180 | 7,262 |
| Admissions | 10,680 | 3,873 | 6,807 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,222 | 473 | 749 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
3,603 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,436 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
318 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Radford University are 960-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Radford University are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5126 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1057 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 603 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 374 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 337 (4%) |
| Asian | 128 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,733
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,156 | $9,182 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,156 | $9,182 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,246 | $17,964 |
| Fee in-district | $3,760 | $3,760 |
| Fee in-state | $3,760 | $3,760 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,207 | $4,207 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,226 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,424 |
| Room charge | $5,758 |
| Meal charge | $4,666 |
Radford University majors
Radford University has granted 1,562 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 440 master's across 20 programs, and 53 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Radford University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 229 | |||
| Psychology, General | 118 | 25 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 29 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 126 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 96 | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 39 | 47 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 84 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 55 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 51 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 39 | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 44 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 41 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 41 | |||
| Computer Science | 39 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 38 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 34 | |||
| Education, General | 31 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | |||
| Accounting | 26 | |||
| Finance, General | 26 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 23 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 22 | |||
| Music, General | 17 | 4 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | 11 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 16 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 16 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 14 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |||
| History, General | 13 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 13 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Dance, General | 9 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 8 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 6 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 68 | 1,562 | 440 | 53 |
Radford University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Radford University has published 3,060 scientific papers with 41,181 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38 | 61 |
| 1992 | 44 | 84 |
| 1993 | 32 | 83 |
| 1994 | 30 | 102 |
| 1995 | 39 | 129 |
| 1996 | 32 | 143 |
| 1997 | 37 | 172 |
| 1998 | 40 | 206 |
| 1999 | 37 | 227 |
| 2000 | 29 | 264 |
| 2001 | 43 | 282 |
| 2002 | 33 | 340 |
| 2003 | 45 | 368 |
| 2004 | 51 | 432 |
| 2005 | 62 | 515 |
| 2006 | 68 | 723 |
| 2007 | 92 | 762 |
| 2008 | 118 | 910 |
| 2009 | 101 | 1187 |
| 2010 | 116 | 1309 |
| 2011 | 117 | 1547 |
| 2012 | 91 | 1739 |
| 2013 | 85 | 1960 |
| 2014 | 134 | 2257 |
| 2015 | 118 | 2223 |
| 2016 | 133 | 2185 |
| 2017 | 124 | 2159 |
| 2018 | 161 | 2333 |
| 2019 | 134 | 2585 |
| 2020 | 136 | 3026 |
| 2021 | 130 | 3295 |
| 2022 | 123 | 3272 |
| 2023 | 142 | 3024 |
Radford University alumni
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Jayma Mays
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorsingeractormusician
- Biography
-
Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays is an American actress. She is known for playing Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series Glee (2009–2015) and for her starring roles in the films Red Eye (2005), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and The Smurfs (2011). She is also known for portraying Debbie in the sitcom The Millers (2013–2014) and her recurring role as Charlie Andrews on the NBC sci-fi series Heroes (2006–2010). Mays starred as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error (2017–2018).
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Kiera Cass
- Occupations
- novelistchildren's writerscience fiction writerwriter
- Biography
-
Kiera Cass is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known for The Selection series.
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Frank Beamer
- Occupations
- player of American footballhead coach
- Biography
-
Franklin Mitchell Beamer is a retired American college football coach, most notably for the Virginia Tech Hokies, and former college football player. He is the father of current South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer.
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Javonte Green
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Javonte Green is an American-Montenegrin professional basketball player for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Radford Highlanders.
General info
| Alternative names | RU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,353 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 801 East Main St. Radford, Virginia, 24142 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 5408315000 |