RADFORD UNIVERSITY

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Radford University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Radford, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

801 Norwood Street
Radford, VA 24141
Main Phone: (540) 831-5000
Web Site: www.radford.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,507 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 708 male students and 1,112 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.9% of the student body, while females made up 61.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 32.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Parks And Recreation

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Foreign Languages And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Other Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Radford University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Radford University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Radford University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big South Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,086
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,044
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,534

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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