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Summary
Radford University is a public institution that was founded in 1910. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,950, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 191 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Radford University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 43. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,320 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,478 (2011-12).
Radford University is located in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest Virginia. The school, often abbreviated to RU, offers more than 150 academic programs, including graduate degrees in business, health, and art. Students have many ways to get involved on the RU campus. There are more than 200 student organizations, more than 20 fraternities and sororities, and recreational sports to explore. Students can also join RU’s numerous media outlets, such as the Exit 109 literary and arts magazine, The Tartan newspaper, and the Radio Free Radford online station. Student athletes can join the roughly 17 RU Highlanders varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Students who want get some exercise off campus can go bicycling, kayaking, or fishing in the nearby river and mountains. Notable RU alumni include actress Jayma Mays, who plays Emma Pillsbury in the Fox television show Glee.
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Currently celebrating its Centennial year (1910-2010), Radford University is a comprehensive, mid-sized university located in the heart of southwestern Virginia. With small class sizes, rigorous academics, a strong emphasis on service to others and a beautiful 191 acre campus, RU provides an education that is focused on developing the student both inside and outside of the classroom. RU's Honors Academy,LEAD Scholars Program, Service Learning,and International Education provide furthur opportunities for motivated students to pursue additional academic engagement and leadership opportunities. RU features a student body of approximately 9,000 and nationally recognized faculty-student collaborations. The university's size enables it to provide its students with the broad opportunities and advantages often associated with a larger university. At the same time, RU provides unique opportunities for students and faculty members to develop highly personalized relationships that enrich the educational experience. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1910 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $34,717,690 |
Applying
Interested in applying to Radford University? Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Radford University is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 75.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 75% |
| Application deadline | N/A |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Radford University is 18:1, and the school has 33.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Radford University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Marketing/Marketing Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 39% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Radford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,950, with a gender distribution of 42.5 percent male students and 57.5 percent female students. 37.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63.0 percent of students live off campus. Radford University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Radford University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Radford University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Radford University, 30 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Radford University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 30% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Radford University, 48.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,691.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,320 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,478 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,589 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
