Radford University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1923 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 523 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 474 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 14 of 1 | In Radford |
| # 553 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
90%
Average SAT
1,050
Average ACT
23
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
6,161
Graduates
1,651
Male:Female Ratio
32:68
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Radford University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 10,960 | 4,503 | 6,449 |
| Admissions | 9,813 | 3,929 | 5,877 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,411 | 517 | 889 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 66% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 11% |
| â– Black or African American | 12% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Radford University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Radford University majors
Radford University has granted 15 associate degrees across 1 programs, 1,330 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 423 master's across 22 programs, and 64 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Radford University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 259 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 99 | 19 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 79 | 35 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 102 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 77 | 5 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | - | 62 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 50 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 23 | 26 | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 47 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 35 | 6 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 27 | 14 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 40 | - | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | - | 40 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | - | 29 | 6 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | 35 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 31 | - | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | - | 30 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 29 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 14 | 15 |
| Finance, General | - | 29 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | - | 28 | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | - | 26 | - |
| Journalism | - | 26 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 16 | 9 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | - | 25 | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | - | 24 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 24 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 23 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 16 | 7 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 22 | - |
| Music, General | - | 20 | 2 | - |
| Computer Science | - | 20 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 19 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 18 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | - | 18 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | - | 17 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | - | 16 | - | - |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 15 | - | - | - |
| Public Health, General | - | - | - | 15 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | - | 14 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 12 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 11 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 11 | - | - |
| Economics, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Anthropology, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Dance, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | - | - | 7 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 7 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | - | 4 | - | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 4 | - | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | - | 3 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | - | 2 | - |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | - | - | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | - | 2 | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | - | 2 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 15 | 1,330 | 423 | 64 |
Publications & Citations
Radford University has published 3,602 scientific papers with 62,827 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,618
/ 45,850
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
1,729
/ 31,352
|
| Law |
1,602
/ 28,764
|
| Psychology |
1,504
/ 36,646
|
| Medicine |
1,488
/ 29,215
|
| Computer Science |
1,485
/ 34,090
|
| Sociology |
1,457
/ 28,830
|
| Biology |
1,418
/ 27,192
|
| Environmental Science |
1,399
/ 26,349
|
| Philosophy |
1,168
/ 21,106
|
| Business |
1,059
/ 28,902
|
| Engineering |
1,019
/ 17,677
|
| Mathematics |
979
/ 24,139
|
| Physics |
883
/ 17,059
|
| Geography and Cartography |
873
/ 16,512
|
| Economics |
872
/ 13,553
|
| History |
822
/ 12,963
|
| Geology |
655
/ 12,726
|
| Social Psychology |
646
/ 19,814
|
| Ecology |
639
/ 12,422
|
| Archaeology |
632
/ 12,050
|
| Chemistry |
614
/ 10,129
|
| Psychiatry |
561
/ 12,719
|
| Statistics |
539
/ 15,459
|
| Paleontology |
532
/ 10,921
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
527
/ 12,730
|
| Art & Design |
517
/ 10,214
|
| Development Studies |
496
/ 8,548
|
| Management |
485
/ 12,979
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
462
/ 9,397
|
| Linguistics |
460
/ 9,101
|
| Education |
452
/ 9,436
|
| Neuroscience |
441
/ 9,528
|
| Pathology |
398
/ 8,977
|
| Mathematics Education |
395
/ 9,983
|
| Genetics |
378
/ 7,554
|
| Health Science |
352
/ 3,971
|
| Anthropology |
332
/ 7,848
|
| Nursing |
332
/ 5,200
|
| Biochemistry |
331
/ 6,519
|
Annual publication & citation counts
24 Notable alumni
1. Anne B. Crockett-Stark
1942-. (aged 84)
politician
Anne B. "Annie B." Crockett-Stark is an American politician. From 2006 to 2014, she was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 6th District in the southwestern part of the state.
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2. Charlotte Giesen
1907-1995 (aged 88)
journalist
politician
Charlotte Milton Caldwell Giesen was a Virginia politician and news editor. A lifelong resident of Radford, Virginia, she served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1958 to 1961, becoming the first Republican woman elected to the House.
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3. Prescott Prince
1954-. (aged 72)
lawyer
Prescott Prince is an American lawyer and officer in the United States Navy Reserve. Prince is notable for being assigned to represent Guantanamo captive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
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4. K. O. Bowman
1927-2019 (aged 92)
statistician
Kimiko Osada Bowman was a Japanese-American statistician known for her work on approximating the probability distribution of maximum likelihood estimators and for her advocacy for people with disabilities.
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All 24 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
RU
Founded
1910
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July)
Total staff
1,343
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
801 East Main St. Radford, Virginia, 24142 United States
City Population
16,000
Phone
5408315000
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