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Radford University

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Radford, VA

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Radford University is a public mid-sized school in Radford, VA, enrolling about 6,038 undergraduates. Radford University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 90%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $87,740/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range940–1160
ACT range19–26
Undergrads6,038
Yield (admits who enroll)11%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,405
4-year grad rate49%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,739

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans51%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,266/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$78,780/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,364/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,246/yr
Marketing$62,981/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$59,932/yr
Journalism$45,369/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$87,740/yr
Information Science/Studies$68,088/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,863/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$39,085/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$55,422/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,120/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$71,805/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$68,364/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$53,171/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$51,144/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$48,566/yr
History
History$43,188/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,996/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$65,785/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$50,057/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$48,743/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,935/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$47,716/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$69,943/yr
Political Science and Government$64,901/yr
Geography and Cartography$63,552/yr
Sociology$54,122/yr
Social Sciences, General$49,727/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$55,856/yr
Music$47,586/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$46,725/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$40,679/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,226
Typical room charge$5,758
Typical board charge$4,666

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Radford University's acceptance rate?

Radford University in Radford, VA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Radford University?

Admitted students at Radford University typically score between 940–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Radford University?

Admitted students at Radford University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Radford University cost?

Radford University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,405 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Radford University?

Radford University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Radford University require students to live on campus?

No -- Radford University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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