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Radford University
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  • 4 Year
  • RADFORD, VA

Radford University

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    2. Value
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    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A
    7. Professors
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    8. Location
      grade C+
    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
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    12. Safety
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    About

    801 EAST MAIN ST.
    RADFORD, VA 24142
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Big South Conference

    From Radford University

    Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,718 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, two associate degrees, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master's programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. In addition to robust academic offerings on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    SAT Range
    890-1060
    ACT Range
    18-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,747 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,938 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%

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    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Nursing at Radford University

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    Radford University offers one of the top-ranked nursing programs in Virginia. Here, you'll develop your expertise through coursework in classrooms and in our state-of-the-art simulation lab as well as immersion in local hospitals. Choose from a variety of options to help reach your goals: Traditional BSN (Radford & Roanoke), Accelerated BSN (Roanoke), and RN to BSN (online).

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    3
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    2
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      77%
    • On Campus
      13%
    • Online
      10%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,788 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    519
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%

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