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9,798 Students
81% Admitted
- 9,418 full time
- 717 part time
- 3,869 men full time
- 5,212 women full time
- 7,850 applied
- 6,274 admitted
- 2,025 enrolled
8,418 Undergraduates
$6,991 Tuition/Year
- 913 Graduates
- 81 Non-Degree
- $6,991 in state
- $3,090 fees
- $8,405 room & board
- $1,200 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Public |
| Campus Setting: | Southeast Small city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - other |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Highlander |
| School Colors: | Red and white |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Kaleice from Radford, VA
I enjoy the education environment here at Radford University, because I am able to connect with my professors on a personal level outside of the class room. I find it…
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- Adam from Alexandria, VA
Beautiful campus but lacks a lot of school spirit. Education is fine but can be a bit meaningless as some classes are just fillers that you have to take (Art…
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- Megan from Rocky Mount, VA
I absolutely love Radford. It is small and feels like home. Radford University has a beautiful campus, and it keeps getting better! …
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- An unhappy student
My experience at Radford was a mixed one. The academic part went well. Where the dorm life was horrible.…
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- Rachel from Pound, VA
A great place for people to make new friends but it is hard if you are extremely introverted like I am. Most of the people are from NOVA so you…
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Mission Statement
Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.
Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, 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 and a quaint downtown. Radford’s 153 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth.
Radford University
- Located in Radford, VA
- Public
- 9,798 students enrolled
- 81% admitted
- $6,991 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Danielle from Newport News, VA
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I am
a current student here
I love it at Radford. It is the classic college enviornment, and I am 100 percent glad with the choice i made to attend.
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- Amanda from Suffolk, VA
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I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
Think this might be a good fit for me.
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- Kaitlin from Virginia Beach, VA
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I am
a current student here
I was the student that said I would never go to a school like Radford, but as soon as I stepped foot on campus I knew it was the place I really wanted to call home for the next four years.
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- Taylor from Avon, CT
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I am
researching this school and
have not visited the campus
Maybe. If your upbeat you'll have some fun.
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- Courtney from Lancaster, VA
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I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
There are so many clubs, organizations, and things to do around the campus year-round. Also, you're about 20 minutes away from the mall and movies and all. If you say there's nothing to do here, then you obviously have been in your dorm all year!
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