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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.

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  • "Best National Universities"

    Washington Monthly, 2023

  • "Best National Universities"

    U.S. News and World Report, 2024

  • "Best Colleges - 4 stars"

    Money Magazine

  • "Best Online Colleges"

    Forbes, 2024

  • "Military Friendly School"

    militaryfriendly.com, 2024

  • "Green Colleges"

    The Princeton Review, 2024, Sierra Club, 2024

  • "Best for Vets"

    Military Times, 2023, veteran.com

  • Top Nursing Program in Virginia

    allnurses.com, registerednursing.org

  • "Best Bang for the Buck"

    Washington Monthly, 2023

  • Best Part-Time MBA Program

    U.S. News and World Report, 2024, Fortune Magazine

  • "Top Performers on Social Mobility"

    U.S. News and World Report, 2024

  • "Best Graduate Schools" Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Therapy

    U.S. News and World Report, 2024

Colleges of Distinction

Radford University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 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.

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