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Radford University (RU)
- East Main Street
- Radford, VA 24141
- OPEID College Code: 00373200
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- General Phone: (540) 831-5000
- President: Penelope W. Kyle
- Website: www.radford.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 9,122
- College Alias: RU
- College Mascot: Highlanders
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.radford.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,016 | 4,030 | 7,046 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,227 (74%) | 3,239 (80%) | 5,466 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 785 (35%) | 1,056 (33%) | 1,841 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,667 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 169 | 9% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 14% | 18% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,084 | $3,405 | $4,129 | $2,985 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 32 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,337 | 2,187 | 1,851 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,176 | $5,746 | $5,130 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,510 | $13,494 | $12,368 |
| Books and Supplies | $877 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,490 | $6,304 | $6,040 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,143 | $15,150 | $14,270 |
| Out of State | $24,477 | $22,898 | $21,508 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,053 | $6,546 | $5,930 |
| Out of State | $15,387 | $14,294 | $13,168 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,053 | $6,546 | $5,930 |
| Out of State | $15,387 | $14,294 | $13,168 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,122 Undergraduate: 8,023 Graduate: 1,099
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,647 Female: 5,475
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,398 Female: 4,625
- Graduate Gender Male: 249 Female: 850
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,126 Part-Time: 996
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,645 Part-Time: 378
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 481 Part-Time: 618
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 64 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 28 | 0.3% |
| Black | 539 | 6% |
| Asian | 192 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 2% |
| White | 8,035 | 88% |
| Unknown | 57 | 0.6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,121 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,082 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,645 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 554 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 220 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 155 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 200 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 98 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,440 | 1,178 | 262 |
| Faculty Status | 937 | 745 | 192 |
| Tenured Faculty | 209 | 209 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 240 | - | 240 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 589 | 397 | 192 |
| Primarily Instruction | 589 | 397 | 192 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 67 | 67 | - |
| Other Professionals | 337 | 281 | 56 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 447 | 433 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 200 | 200 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 228 | 214 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,496 (394) | $65,466 (210) | $56,965 (184) |
| Professor | $75,738 (125) | $76,600 (87) | $73,762 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $61,943 (72) | $63,907 (37) | $59,866 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,309 (145) | $58,394 (66) | $52,733 (79) |
| Instructor | $43,895 (52) | $43,254 (20) | $44,296 (32) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,494 (3) | $46,481 (1) | $84,000 (2) |
| Professor | $115,000 (1) | - (-) | $115,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $49,741 (2) | $46,481 (1) | $53,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,473 (397) | $65,336 (211) | $57,092 (186) |
| Professor | $75,883 (126) | $76,600 (87) | $74,283 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $61,943 (72) | $63,907 (37) | $59,866 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,309 (145) | $58,394 (66) | $52,733 (79) |
| Instructor | $43,777 (54) | $43,006 (21) | $44,268 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,994,287 | $827,877 | $1,166,410 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 253 | 116 | 137 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 253 | 116 | 137 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 49 | 31 | 18 |
| Field Hocky | 18 | - | 18 |
| Golf | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Soccer | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $73,858 | $42,966 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $35,753 | $28,624 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 31% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 61% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| White | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 54% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 5 |
| Drug Related | 26 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 71 | 89 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 18 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 50 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 4 |
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