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Radford, Virginia 24142

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Radford University is a public institution in Radford with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1061, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,739 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,640.

Established
1910
Mascot
The Highlander
Type
Public university
Conference
Big South Conference
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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91%Acceptance
1061SAT Avg
5,609Students
12:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$53,739Earnings 10yr
$16,640Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Radford University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1061

Reading & WritingMid: 515
490610
MathMid: 535
460560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1061

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,286
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,185
Room & Board$11,973
Books & Supplies$1,260
Total Cost of Attendance$26,681
Average Net Price$16,640
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,289
$30–48K$11,883
$48–75K$14,533
$75–110K$20,204
$110K+$22,537

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,640

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,609
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 14%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.6%
Freshman Retention72.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,830
8 Years$50,773
10 Years$53,739

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,400
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#29
Forbes
#465
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#87

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Highlanders

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
133 mi(231 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
142 mi(246 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
227 mi(393 min)

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