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 Acceptance Rate
    27.7%
    741 Applicants
    2018 Enrolled Students
    1,128
    75.3% Full-Time
    2019 Graduation Rate
    49%
    25 Graduates

    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 $−6,975 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Radford University-Carilion received 741 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 741 applicants, 205 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 27.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,128 students enrolled at Radford University-Carilion in 2018. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Radford University-Carilion has an overall enrollment yield of 32.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    27.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2019
    205
    Accepted Out of 741

    In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Radford University-Carilion was 27.7% (205 admissions from 741 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 30%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 11.6%, while admissions declined by 18.3%.

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    SAT Scores

    75%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    50
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    75% of enrolled first-time students at Radford University-Carilion in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    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 (61.5%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by White Male (8.75%) and Black or African American Female (5.42%).

    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 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    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 (76%), Radford University-Carilion had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      786 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      91 enrolled students
    3. 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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.

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    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

    Registered nurses
    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 Registered nurses (1,582,312 people), Physicians (522,815 people), Medical & health services managers (211,584 people), Other managers (207,580 people), and Pharmacists (204,645 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).

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    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, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nonfarm animal caretakers

    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).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,124,808 people), Elementary & secondary schools (474,160 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (440,938 people), Outpatient care centers (408,288 people), and Offices of physicians (397,527 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).

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    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)
    1. Physical Therapy Technician
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Occupational Therapist Assistant
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Surgical Technologist
      11 degrees awarded

    In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at Radford University-Carilion was Physical Therapy Technician with 27 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    77
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 33% of students graduating from Radford University-Carilion completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)
    1. White
      315 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)
    1. White Female
      252 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      242 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      239 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Radford University-Carilion is white female (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (242 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2019, Radford University-Carilion had a total salary expenditure of 36M. 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, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($36M) and a 0.255% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.42% decline between 2017 and 2018, and a 10.9% growth between 2016 and 2017.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.03M
    Instructional Salaries
    83
    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 $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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