Cost of RU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,771 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,952 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $26,734 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,093 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,360 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,701 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,553 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,287 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,113 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,611 |
| $110,001+ | $24,518 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with RU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at RU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 517 | $75,542 | $20,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 33 | $68,469 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 71 | $66,185 | $22,562 |
| Computer Science | 54 | $58,052 | $20,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 41 | $55,848 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 85 | $53,760 | $20,750 |
| Marketing | 107 | $49,832 | $21,265 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 205 | $49,756 | $22,625 |
| Chemistry | 25 | $44,506 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 213 | $43,590 | $21,500 |
| Public Health | 12 | $43,321 | $18,350 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 196 | $42,090 | $22,250 |
| Music | 39 | $41,278 | $21,891 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 63 | $40,833 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | $38,508 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 40 | $38,461 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | 77 | $37,659 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 92 | $37,268 | $26,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 57 | $37,028 | $22,130 |
| History | 33 | $36,544 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 52 | $36,461 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | 59 | $35,517 | $23,375 |
| Psychology | 205 | $34,752 | $22,567 |
| Anthropology | 21 | $34,343 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 66 | $33,886 | $25,838 |
| Sociology | 25 | $33,830 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 131 | $33,556 | $20,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 | $22,884 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 34 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Dance | 19 | — | — |
| Economics | 22 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 27 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 53 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 72 | — | $17,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 19 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 32 | — | $19,867 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 46 | — | $19,000 |
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 19 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (2)
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 83 | $114,163 | $110,927 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 64 | $88,381 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 88 | $72,441 | $61,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 38 | $64,652 | $33,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 54 | $63,673 | $49,782 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 133 | $54,890 | $21,675 |
| Social Work | 58 | $54,679 | $36,523 |
| Education | 83 | $52,653 | $20,811 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 40 | $50,384 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 55 | $46,423 | $52,251 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 8 | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 38 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 67 | — | $31,293 |
Doctoral degree programs (5)
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 54 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Virginia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Norfolk State University | Norfolk | $12,180 | 88% | $49,237 |
| William & Mary | Williamsburg | $18,880 | 34% | $83,488 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg | $14,893 | 89% | $49,358 |
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News | $22,310 | 86% | $65,183 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $23,821 | 80% | $66,028 |
| Longwood University | Farmville | $20,773 | 90% | $55,653 |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | $12,913 | 90% | $60,482 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | $18,056 | 17% | $96,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is RU's acceptance rate?
Radford University admits 90% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,060 on the SAT.
How much does RU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,771 a year (tuition and fees: $12,952 in-state, $26,734 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,701 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,553.
How much do RU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $59,134 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,542 a year after graduation).
What is RU's graduation rate?
48% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.