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  Radford University
East Main Street
Radford, VA 24141-0672
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(540) 831-5000 Ext.
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 9,220 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$6,176$5,746$5,130
Out of State$14,510$13,494$12,368
Books and Supplies$877$800$800
On-Campus
Room and board$6,490$6,304$6,040
Other Expenses$2,600$2,300$2,300
Off Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses------------

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 16% $2,690
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 15% $4,357
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 13% $2,447
Loans to students 51% $3,927
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change,...

Bachelor degree
Social Work
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social w...

Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the vario...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, publ...

Bachelor degree
Physical Sciences
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Physical Sciences: A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Other
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed in the Philosophy and Religious Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies: A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.

Bachelor degree
Office Management and Supervision
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and co...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of ...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathe...

Bachelor degree
Mass Communication + Media Studies
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications re...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing ...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.

Bachelor degree
International Economics
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree International Economics: A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and invest...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and ...

Bachelor degree
Human Development and Family Studies
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Human Development and Family Studies, General: A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategie...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of ...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of r...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional...

Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementa...

Bachelor degree
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food pr...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instrume...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Inc...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms: A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to infant and pre-school age children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that prepares individuals to teach suc...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- a...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed...

Bachelor degree
Design and Visual Communications
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Design and Visual Communications, General: A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that...

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and a...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the adminis...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardw...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizat...

Bachelor degree
Communication Disorders
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Communication Disorders, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by ...

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagno...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biolog...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology a...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting,...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers...

Master's degree
Social Work
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social w...

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Psychology
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the vario...

Master's degree
Nursing
Other
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Nursing, Other: Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category.

Master's degree
Music
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
International Economics
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree International Economics: A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and invest...

Master's degree
Geological and Earth Sciences + Geosciences
Other
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Geological and Earth Sciences + Geosciences, Other: Any instructional program in geological and related sciences not listed in the Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, General category.

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that...

Master's degree
Education
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foun...

Master's degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the adminis...

Master's degree
Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services: A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizi...

Master's degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizat...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting...

Master's degree
Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, lan...

Master's degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Master's degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
School Psychology
Radford University

General Description for:
Radford University Post-Master's certificate School Psychology: A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation ...

 
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