Radford University Admissions Profile
Radford University is located in Radford, VA. It serves roughly 5,945 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 91%. Estimated in-state tuition is $11,916 ($24,453 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $45,500.
Radford University is a public university known for its strong faculty and student bonds, close-knit campus community, innovative use of technology and vibrant student life. Radford offers its more than 7500 students many opportunities to succeed in the classroom through 76 bachelor’s degree programs as well as outside the classroom through more than 200+ student clubs. In addition to the main campus in Radford, VA, Radford University offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 850 students in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University at Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming and service.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- First-year retention: 73%
- Graduation rate: 50%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $11,916
- Out-of-state tuition: $24,453
- Average net price: $26,681
- Pell grant recipients: 36%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Distance/online learning
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Campus Tour & Information Session: April 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Tour & Information Session: April 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Tour & Information Session: April 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Tour & Information Session: April 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $45,500, underscoring the return on investment for Radford University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Test midpoints: 1,057 SAT / 21 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 73%
- Graduation rate: 50%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male