Radford University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1828 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #523 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #474 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #517 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 6,513
- Graduates
- 2,485
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 95% and is among the 29% 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 | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 11,291 | 4,014 | 7,277 |
| Admissions | 10,762 | 3,760 | 7,002 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,291 | 526 | 765 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
4,017 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,270 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
317 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Radford University are 950-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 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 | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 5878 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1317 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 589 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 580 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 398 (4%) |
| Asian | 140 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (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
- $8,695
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,922 | $8,915 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,922 | $8,915 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,557 | $17,441 |
| Fee in-district | $3,620 | $3,620 |
| Fee in-state | $3,620 | $3,620 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,067 | $4,067 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,528 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,036 |
| Room charge | $5,549 |
| Meal charge | $4,487 |
Radford University majors
Radford University has granted 1,714 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 417 master's across 20 programs, and 51 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 | 227 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 165 | |||
| Psychology, General | 131 | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 107 | 16 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 123 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 104 | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 44 | 48 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 73 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 65 | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 61 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 43 | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 50 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 48 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | 13 | ||
| Journalism | 41 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 41 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 41 | |||
| Finance, General | 40 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 39 | |||
| Education, General | 38 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 36 | |||
| Accounting | 32 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | |||
| Music, General | 24 | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 23 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 21 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 19 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 19 | |||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 18 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 17 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 13 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | |||
| Public Health, General | 10 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Dance, General | 5 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 48 | 1,714 | 417 | 51 |
Radford University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 46% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Radford University has published 2,732 scientific papers with 36,877 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27 | 53 |
| 1991 | 37 | 58 |
| 1992 | 44 | 76 |
| 1993 | 27 | 75 |
| 1994 | 22 | 93 |
| 1995 | 35 | 116 |
| 1996 | 28 | 134 |
| 1997 | 31 | 170 |
| 1998 | 38 | 194 |
| 1999 | 30 | 210 |
| 2000 | 28 | 238 |
| 2001 | 41 | 273 |
| 2002 | 29 | 287 |
| 2003 | 37 | 322 |
| 2004 | 46 | 389 |
| 2005 | 56 | 467 |
| 2006 | 64 | 664 |
| 2007 | 85 | 704 |
| 2008 | 100 | 855 |
| 2009 | 96 | 1092 |
| 2010 | 111 | 1236 |
| 2011 | 106 | 1454 |
| 2012 | 88 | 1615 |
| 2013 | 80 | 1835 |
| 2014 | 126 | 2120 |
| 2015 | 100 | 2189 |
| 2016 | 112 | 2032 |
| 2017 | 120 | 2043 |
| 2018 | 141 | 2022 |
| 2019 | 122 | 2437 |
| 2020 | 134 | 2761 |
| 2021 | 141 | 3589 |
| 2022 | 115 | 3045 |
Radford University alumni
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Jayma Mays
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actormusicianactorsinger
- Biography
-
Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays is an American actress. She is known for playing Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series Glee 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
- novelistwriterscience fiction writerchildren's writer
- 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 Chicago Bulls 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 | 1,398 |
| 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 |