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General Information About Radford University Radford University is student centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, RU offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, RU welcomes students from across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings -- the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings, the quaint downtown -- filled with new adventures, new ideas, new friends and new choices.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 6,166 Percent Admitted 71% Men Admitted 67% Women Admitted 74% Full Time Retention Rate 78% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 460 550 Math 460 550 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 23
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $6,904 Room & Board Charge $6,970 Books & Supplies Cost $1,100 Dorm Capacity 2,743 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $4,033,254 Other Federal Grants $1,056,342 Scholarships & Fellowships $12,879,571 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $5,170,535 Average Grant Dollars Issued $3,294,571 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $6,439,786 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 9,954 Native American 38 Asian 219 African American 563 Hispanic 262 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 7,627 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 537
