Radford University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,038 students.
About This School
Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia with approximately 6,038 undergraduate students enrolled. Radford University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,578 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $48,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Radford University is a public university in Radford, Virginia, United States. It is one of the state's eight doctorate-granting public universities. Founded in 1910, Radford offers curricula for undergraduates in more than 100 fields, graduate programs including the M.F.A., M.B.A., M.A., M.S., Ed.S., Psy.D., M.S.W., and specialized doctoral programs in health-related professions. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,640 average net price is genuinely affordable, and a median debt of $17,500 at graduation is well below national averages, which is a real advantage. However, only 50% of students graduate, and the 73% freshman retention rate suggests a meaningful portion of students struggle to find their footing — worth asking hard questions about support systems before enrolling. Worth considering if you're looking for an accessible, lower-cost Virginia public school, but come in with a clear plan and use every resource available to be part of that graduating half.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,038 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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