Radford University: Review & Facts

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Radford University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,720 students enrolled. This school was established in 1910 and is the only school located in Radford, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Radford University will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
78
Radford University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Medical, Psychology, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Radford University is relatively low at 68% (close to Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Radford University is below average: 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at Radford University is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high, about $20,300 annually. The additional fees at Radford University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $4,300, which comes to a total of $24,600 a year.

Read the details about Radford University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 11,442 applications were submitted and 10,680 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Radford University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Radford University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Radford University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Radford University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - nearly $5,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Radford University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Radford University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Radford University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Radford University
801 East Main St.
Radford, Virginia
24142, USA
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