Radford University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1928 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #523 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #476 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #543 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 5,704
- Graduates
- 1,827
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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 91% and is among the 37% 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 | 91% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 11,072 | 4,263 | 6,794 |
| Admissions | 10,036 | 3,818 | 6,204 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,101 | 380 | 717 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
3,183 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,667 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
209 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Radford University are 950-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Radford University are 19-26 (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 | 5223 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 969 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 544 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 341 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 226 (3%) |
| Asian | 136 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (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
- $8,968
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,401 | $9,457 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,401 | $9,457 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,853 | $18,503 |
| Fee in-district | $3,885 | $3,885 |
| Fee in-state | $3,885 | $3,885 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,332 | $4,332 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,229 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,988 |
| Room charge | $6,450 |
| Meal charge | $5,538 |
Radford University majors
Radford University has granted 1,543 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 475 master's across 21 programs, and 71 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Radford University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 258 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 109 | 29 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 114 | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 96 | 19 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 111 | |||
| Social Work | 54 | 32 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 71 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 60 | |||
| Education, General | 54 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 47 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 44 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 | 8 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 41 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 41 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 37 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 30 | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | |||
| Journalism | 33 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 33 | |||
| Computer Science | 31 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 29 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 29 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 24 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 19 | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | 9 | ||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 17 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 17 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 17 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 17 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 17 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 14 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 13 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | |||
| Economics, General | 11 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |||
| Dance, General | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Public Health, General | 9 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 8 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 7 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 13 | 1,543 | 475 | 71 |
Radford University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 43% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Radford University has published 3,508 scientific papers with 59,689 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 43 | 137 |
| 1993 | 30 | 146 |
| 1994 | 33 | 153 |
| 1995 | 40 | 159 |
| 1996 | 33 | 211 |
| 1997 | 38 | 221 |
| 1998 | 41 | 272 |
| 1999 | 38 | 295 |
| 2000 | 29 | 349 |
| 2001 | 43 | 368 |
| 2002 | 39 | 471 |
| 2003 | 56 | 492 |
| 2004 | 57 | 576 |
| 2005 | 72 | 711 |
| 2006 | 71 | 952 |
| 2007 | 103 | 1001 |
| 2008 | 122 | 1291 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1652 |
| 2010 | 137 | 1699 |
| 2011 | 131 | 1985 |
| 2012 | 98 | 2271 |
| 2013 | 88 | 2417 |
| 2014 | 150 | 2840 |
| 2015 | 135 | 2839 |
| 2016 | 168 | 2811 |
| 2017 | 141 | 2904 |
| 2018 | 173 | 3093 |
| 2019 | 142 | 3514 |
| 2020 | 149 | 4194 |
| 2021 | 149 | 4697 |
| 2022 | 135 | 4421 |
| 2023 | 152 | 4478 |
| 2024 | 153 | 4178 |
Radford University alumni
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Jayma Mays
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingertelevision actorvoice actor
- 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
- writerscience fiction writerchildren's writernovelist
- Biography
-
Kiera Cass is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known for The Selection series.
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Frank Beamer
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- 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 New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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 | 1,340 |
| 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 |