Campus & Student Life at Radford University

Home to about 7,307 undergraduates in 2020, Radford is a large, public university located in Radford, Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Radford offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Radford can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Radford Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Radford Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Radford Disability Services.

Radford for the Military

While not a "service academy", Radford does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Radford Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Radford for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Radford University

Radford offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Radford University

Radford has a comparatively large, student body. There were 7,307 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,788 (92.9%). Part-time attendance was 519 (7.1%).

Radford University is Ranked #1,219 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Radford is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Radford #1219 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Radford by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Radford Diversity Guide.

Radford University Competes in the NCAA

Radford has a total of 385 student athletes, 163 men and 222 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Radford University Athletics