What Radford costs
Radford University charges $12,548 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $6,274 a semester, and $25,633 a year for students from other states, about $12,816 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $28,405 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,310 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Radford
For fall 2024, Radford University received 10,960 applications and admitted 9,813 students, and 1,416 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 940 and 1160.
What Radford students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Radford University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 259 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 102 |
| Psychology | 99 |
| Business Administration and Management | 79 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 77 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 50 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 40 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 35 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Radford
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia: about 9 miles away
- Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia: about 30 miles away
Colleges like Radford
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia: 5,947 undergraduates
- Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky: 6,688 undergraduates
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina: 5,330 undergraduates
- The University of Tennessee–Martin, Martin, Tennessee: 4,866 undergraduates
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia: 7,520 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Radford University's acceptance rate? 89.5% for fall 2024: 9,813 of 10,960 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Radford University? $12,548 a year for in-state students and $25,633 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Radford University? About 6,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Radford University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 940–1160.
What is the campus setting at Radford University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Radford University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Radford University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
