Radford University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Radford, VA
3.5 2 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,812

Location Radford, Virginia
Website radford.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Radford University is located in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, approximately 45 minutes from Roanoke. Set on 204 acres, the campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic structures with distinctive Georgian Colonial architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1910 as a women's teacher training institution, Radford has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in nursing, education, business, and visual arts. The university maintains a residential campus environment where most first-year students live in on-campus housing, and students have access to the nearby Jefferson National Forest for recreational activities. Radford competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Highlanders, participating in the Big South Conference.

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Ratings

RU is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Radford University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.31

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.4%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$12,548

Out of State Resident Tuition

$25,633

Breakdown

Tuition $12,548
Books and Supplies $1,260
Other Fees $4,020
Room and Board $12,504
Budget for Other Expenses $3,836
Total One Year Cost $34,168

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Radford University are Business, General Studies, and Health Professions. 18% of students major in Business, 10% in General Studies, and 9% in Health Professions.