Radford University

Radford University, also known as RU, is a public, state-funded university in the city of Radford, Southwestern Virginia, United States. It was established in 1910 as a women's college and became coeducational in 1972. It was granted university status by the Virginia legislature in 1979. Radford offers liberal arts curricula for undergraduates, along with several graduate programs at the master degree level. RU is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business and Economics
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Graduate and Extended Education
• College of Health and Human Services
• College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
• College of Science and Technology
• College of Visual and Performing Arts

U.S. News & World Report ranked Radford University in the top 25 master level, public universities in the South in its 2006 Guide to America's Best Colleges. RU has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities including Phi Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi,Kappa Delta Rho, Kappa Sigma, and Alpha Sigma Phi.

Radford University Highlights

Where Radford University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media and art studies.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Radford University was 9,122 in 2007 (8,502 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Radford University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Radford University provides on-campus housing for 3,150 of its 8,502 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Radford University Athletics

Radford University is in the Big South Conference for major sports.

Radford University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 94 male students received the aid (men were 44% of those receiving aid) and 119 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 56% of students receiving such aid) .

Radford University Admissions (2007)

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