Radford University
Points of Pride
A Top-Ranked Destination
Nationally ranked and recognized as “one of the best schools” for our programs, Radford University offers an exceptional environment where students, faculty and staff are empowered to excel and thrive.
Breaking Records in 2025
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1,288
largest undergraduate nursing enrollment
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26.8%
students enrolled in the Radford Tuition Program increasing access for students
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$4.13
million record New Freshmen Scholarship dollars through the Highlander Distinction Program
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183
largest Enrollment at Roanoke Higher Education Center
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167
new enrolling Honor Students
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75.1 %
highest percentage of enrolled students who filed FAFSA
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3.52
highest New Freshmen average GPA
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381
highest number of overall students receiving military or veteran benefits
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599
largest new graduate student enrollment Fall 2025
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796
largest overall graduate student enrollment Fall 2025
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94%
placement rate for graduates in 2025
National Recognition for Design Excellence
Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity
In 2025, Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity received an American Architecture Award, earning a place among the best new buildings, landscape projects and urban designs in the country.
2025 CPED Program of the Year
Doctor of Education Program
The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) has named Radford University's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program as the 2025 program of the year.
2025-2026 Colleges of Distinction
Radford University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025-2026 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes.
