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Radford University Computer Science Programs

Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, VA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Radford University Rankings

Radford University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 20	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#70 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#380 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Radford University?

Contact information for Radford University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142
Phone:	5408315000
Website:	www.radford.edu/
Admissions:	www.radford.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.radford.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Radford University?

You can apply to Radford University online at: https://www.radford.edu/apply

Radford University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Radford University

This is what Radford University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Radford University?

Radford University admits 90%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

11% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Radford University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 940 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Radford University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Radford University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,503	3,929	87%
Women	6,449	5,877	91%

Can I Afford Radford University?

The average net price after aid at Radford University is $16,640. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,528
In-State Fees	$4,020
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,166
Out-of-State Fees	$4,467
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,548
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,633

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Radford University receive some form of financial aid (1,101 students).

Nearly 76% of students at Radford University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,751 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,669.

Student Loan Debt

51% of Radford University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,326 per year.

Radford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,348 students enrolled at Radford University. Radford University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,609 undergraduate students at Radford University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Radford University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	95
Black or African American	757
Hispanic	639
White	3,595
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	308
Non-Resident	61

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Radford University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	1,318
North Carolina	13
Maryland	11
South Carolina	8
West Virginia	7

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Radford University Graduate Student Diversity

1,827 of Radford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Radford University, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Radford University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	153
Hispanic	162
White	1,341
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	56
Non-Resident	20

Online Learning at Radford University

Radford University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,125 undergraduate students at Radford University took at least one online class — of those, 825 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 182 students took at least one online class and 934 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Radford University

These computer science majors are available at Radford University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	23	—	—	23
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	14	—	—	20
Information Science/Studies	4	—	—	6
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Radford University

Radford University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Radford University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.