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Radford University
Radford, VAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Radford University is a public institution located in the town setting of Radford, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences32% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,832
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,569
Earnings 5yr: $122,359
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,740
Earnings 5yr: $95,921
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,120
Earnings 5yr: $70,565
Debt: $26,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,566
Earnings 5yr: $99,078
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,780
Earnings 5yr: $75,508
Debt: $24,250
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,332
Earnings 5yr: $72,400
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,775
Earnings 5yr: $81,107
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,151
Earnings 5yr: $65,198
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,364
Earnings 5yr: $85,810
Debt: $25,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,805
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,566
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,943
Earnings 5yr: $63,478
Debt: $26,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,364
Earnings 5yr: $59,040
Debt: $25,250
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,088
Earnings 5yr: $84,423
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,246
Earnings 5yr: $55,706
Debt: $23,250
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,785
Earnings 5yr: $45,910
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,739
Earnings 5yr: $67,491
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,901
Earnings 5yr: $79,892
Debt: $23,235
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,552
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,578
In-State Tuition$12,548
Out-of-State Tuition$25,633
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,830
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,739
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$70,758
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