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Radford University, or RU, is a public, state-funded university in Southwestern Virginia. It was established in 1910 as a women's college, but in 1972 it became coeducational. There are over 8,000 undergraduates and more than 1,000 postgraduates enrolled in this university which has a campus of over 177 acres.
Radford University offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and a number of programs at the master degree level. These include the M.F.A. and M.B.A. degrees.
Radford University’s athletics teams are known as the Highlanders and the team colors are red and white. The University offers a number of varsity sports for men and women. Among these are tennis, rugby, baseball, cross-country, golf, soccer, track & field, field hockey, softball, swimming & diving, volleyball and basketball. The tennis, basketball and rugby teams have won a number of national championships.
The campus of Radford University is in Radford, VA, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Radford University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media and art studies.
Admission at Radford University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550.
Radford University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 9,122 students enrolled (8,502 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Radford University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Radford University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Radford University
East Main Street
Radford, VA 24141-0672
General Phone: (540) 831-5000
http://www.radford.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 484 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, economics, social services, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 354 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 242 | physical education teaching, special ed, education, school counseling, education of autistic, educational administration, reading teaching |
| Media | 221 | journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 164 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 142 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 130 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Science | 78 | biology, geology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics |
| Art Studies | 71 | art studies |
| Design | 62 | design and visual communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | parks and recreation studies |
| Music | 33 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 30 | dance, drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Radford University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,898 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 365 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 1 |
In 2007, Radford University had a total enrollment of 9,122 students (8,502 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 91% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Radford University offers campus housing for 3,150 of its 8,502 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Radford, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,046 | 5,466 | 78% | 1,841 | 34% |
| Men | 3,016 | 2,227 | 74% | 785 | 35% |
| Women | 4,030 | 3,239 | 80% | 1,056 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,510 |
| Room and board | $ 6,490 |
| Room charge | $ 3,452 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,038 |
| Books and supplies | $ 877 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Radford University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373200)
Radford University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 70 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 87 | $76,600 | 38 | $73,762 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $63,907 | 35 | $59,866 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $58,394 | 79 | $52,733 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $43,254 | 32 | $44,296 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 210 | $65,466 | 184 | $56,965 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 119 | 213 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 102 | 154 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Radford University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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