Radford University
79%
Acceptance rate
$26,734
Tuition/yr
8,800
Enrollment
About Radford University
Public liberal arts university in Virginia. Strong business, education, and STEM programs.
Radford University is a public comprehensive university located in Radford, Virginia, with a total enrollment of 7,837 students. It offers 75 bachelor's degree programs across 47 disciplines, 27 master's programs, and 5 doctoral programs, all accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The university is particularly known for its health sciences offerings through a partnership with Carilion, a major regional health system, serving over 1,000 students at its Radford University Carilion campus in nearby Roanoke. Other strong programs include education, business, arts, and psychology. The university operates 21 post-baccalaureate certificate programs alongside its degree offerings.
Radford's 211-acre main campus supports Division I NCAA athletics (16 varsity teams) and over 200 student clubs and organizations. In 2025-26, it ranked as the fourth most affordable four-year public institution in Virginia by total in-state cost, making it a cost-competitive option among Virginia's public universities.
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Campus & Location
VA
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- International undergraduate tuition at Radford mirrors the out-of-state rate, approximately $22,012 per year in tuition plus mandatory fees totaling around $26,734 for 2025-26, which is substantially lower than flagship US research universities, making it one of the more affordable US public options for Nepali students.
- All international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 per year, meaningfully reducing the net cost without requiring a separate application.
- Graduates on F-1 visas are eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), with STEM-designated program graduates qualifying for a 24-month OPT extension, providing up to 3 years of authorized US work experience after graduation.
- The university's high acceptance rate (89%) and moderate English-proficiency requirements make it accessible for Nepali students who may not meet the competitive thresholds of larger US research universities, while still offering a broad range of programs in health sciences, business, and education.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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