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 2026
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7,917 total enrollment
marking our third consecutive year of growth
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1,482
largest College of Nursing enrollment
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79.9%
highest freshmen to sophomore retention
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$12.6 million
scholarships awarded to new students
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183
largest enrollment at Roanoke Higher Education Center
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419
highest number of total Honor Students for fall semester
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3.53
highest New Freshmen average GPA
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381
highest number of overall students receiving military or veteran benefits
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54
largest enrollment for B.S. in Med Lab Science
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244
largest enrollment for B.S. in Allied Health Sciences
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72
largest enrollment for MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
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58
largest enrollment for Ed.D. in Education
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.
2026-2027 Colleges of Distinction
Radford University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026-2027 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.
