Radford University
Radford University is a public research university in Radford, Virginia, serving roughly 6,038 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 89.53% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,739 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,548
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,578 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.53% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,038 91.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.66%
- Average SAT Score: 1060
Radford University: what the data shows
Common questions about Radford University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Radford University?
Radford University is located in Radford, VA (ZIP 24142).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Radford University public or private?
Radford University is a Public institution.
How much does Radford University cost?
Published tuition: $12,548 in-state, $25,633 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,578.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,965 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,724 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,069 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,092 |
| $110,001+ | $23,533 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,192.
How hard is it to get into Radford University?
Admission rate: 89.53%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1060 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Radford University?
Total enrollment: 6,038 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Radford University?
150%-time completion rate: 48.66%.
First-year retention: 75.6%.
What do graduates of Radford University earn?
Median earnings: $44,830 six years after entry; $53,739 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,000.
37.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Radford University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,911 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (259 completions)
- CIP 520201 (122 completions)
- General Psychology (120 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (102 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (85 completions)
- CIP 131001 (62 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (50 completions)
- Social Work (49 completions)
- CIP 512306 (47 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Radford University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.53%; completion rate 48.66%; median earnings $53,739 at 10 years; net price $14,578. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$12,548
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Radford University was $12,548.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,578
2024 Value
In 2024 Radford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,578.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,312 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,578 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,192 4-Year In-State Tuition
$102,532 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Radford University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Radford University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Radford University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,976 | $21,141 | $15,651 |
| 2014 | $9,360 | $22,046 | $16,560 |
| 2015 | $9,809 | $22,093 | $16,772 |
| 2016 | $10,081 | $22,162 | $17,428 |
| 2017 | $10,627 | $22,709 | $16,743 |
| 2018 | $11,210 | $23,292 | $17,707 |
| 2019 | $11,350 | $23,432 | $16,447 |
| 2020 | $11,416 | $23,498 | $16,505 |
| 2021 | $11,542 | $23,624 | $16,605 |
| 2022 | $11,916 | $24,453 | $16,310 |
| 2023 | $12,286 | $25,185 | $16,640 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.53% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1060
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Radford University in 2024 is 6,038 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.77% 100% Completion Time
48.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.77% of students graduating from Radford University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Radford University.
Return on Investment
$24,000 Median Student Debt
$53,739 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
821.58% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Radford University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 259 completions
CIP 52.0201: 122 completions
General Psychology: 120 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 102 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 85 completions
CIP 13.1001: 62 completions
General Biological Sciences: 50 completions
Social Work: 49 completions
CIP 51.2306: 47 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,911 completions
Most popular programs at Radford University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Radford University graduates.
About
Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, VA, offering 72 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 6,038 students. The admission rate is 89.53%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1060. The institution maintains a 48.66% graduation rate. Approximately 37.13% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Radford, VA 24142
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 72 distinct degree programs, Radford University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Radford University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $12,548 and average net price is $14,578 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Radford University?
The admission rate is 89.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Radford University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Radford University reports midpoint SAT about 1060 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Radford University earn?
Median earnings are $44,830 six years after entry and $53,739 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Radford University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Radford University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,000.
How big is Radford University?
Total enrollment is about 6,038 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Radford University public or private?
Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, VA.
Is Radford University an HBCU?
No. Radford University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Radford University a tribal college?
No. Radford University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Radford University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Radford University does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.7%).
Is Radford University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Radford University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.