Radford University-Carilion

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,922

70% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$30,679

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.87%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

1,128

75.3% Full-Time

About

Radford University-Carilion is a higher education institution located in Roanoke city, VA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Radford University-Carilion were Registered Nursing (110 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (34 degrees), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (33 degrees).

In 2019, 417 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Radford University-Carilion. 81.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (315 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Radford University-Carilion is $7,922, which is $−6,578 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Radford University-Carilion is $7,922

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,679.

In 2019, 94% of undergraduate students attending Radford University-Carilion received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,922

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Radford University-Carilion was $7,922.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Radford University-Carilion (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,679

2019 Value

20.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Radford University-Carilion had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,679. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Radford University-Carilion grew by 20.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Radford University-Carilion (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Radford University-Carilion received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2018, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Radford University-Carilion (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Radford University-Carilion was 1.87%, which represents 53 out of the 2837 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Radford University-Carilion had a total enrollment of 1,128 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Radford University-Carilion is 849 students and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at Radford University-Carilion are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Radford University-Carilion, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 8.07% Black or African American, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, and 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Radford University-Carilion in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (9.83%) and Black or African American Female (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Radford University-Carilion in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,128 students. The full-time enrollment at Radford University-Carilion is 849 and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at Radford University-Carilion are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Radford University-Carilion (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Radford University-Carilion was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Radford University-Carilion had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Radford University-Carilion (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
786 enrolled students
Black or African American
91 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Radford University-Carilion is 69.7% White, 8.07% Black or African American, 4.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, and 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 141 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 263 more women than men received degrees from Radford University-Carilion. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Radford University-Carilion is white (315 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Radford University-Carilion is Registered Nursing (110 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (34 degrees) and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (33 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Radford University-Carilion, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (407 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion in 2019 are Health (407 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion are Health (407 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Radford University-Carilion are Health (407 degrees awarded), Biology (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (1 degrees) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Radford University-Carilion.

Most Common (2019)

Registered Nursing
110 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
34 degree-majors awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Radford University-Carilion was Registered Nursing with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Radford University-Carilion according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

340

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Radford University-Carilion, which is 0.226 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (340).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Radford University-Carilion by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Radford University-Carilion in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 0.308 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Radford University-Carilion in Registered Nursing, which is 8.17 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Radford University-Carilion is Female and White (58.6% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
315 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Radford University-Carilion is white (315 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

8.87% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
252 degrees awarded
White Male
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Radford University-Carilion is white female (252 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (63 degrees).

Operations

Radford University-Carilion employs 54 Assistant professors, 14 Instructors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Radford University-Carilion are Female Assistant professor (39), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Radford University-Carilion are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2019 Salaries

0.255%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Radford University-Carilion paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, a 0.255% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Radford University-Carilion paid a total of $6.03M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 46% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Radford University-Carilion were Assistant professor with 54 employees, Instructor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Radford University-Carilion were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Radford University-Carilion was Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Radford University-Carilion.