Radford University's published cost of attendance is $28,405. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price across family circumstances.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,405 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,633 |
| Room and Board | $12,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,827 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,578 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,965 |
| $30–48k | $8,724 |
| $48–75k | $12,069 |
| $75–110k | $17,092 |
| $110k+ | $23,533 |
Radford University's published cost of attendance is $28,405. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price across family circumstances. Low-income families pay approximately $8,965; middle-income families pay around $12,069; higher-income families pay approximately $23,533. Azimuth ranks Radford University #448 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Radford University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The institution's aid structure is designed to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay, though the degree of aid varies by income level and individual circumstances. For families evaluating affordability, the net price figures above provide a realistic sense of what typical students in each income band contribute annually. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,158; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,832, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Radford University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,832, placing Radford University in the 32.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,901 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Radford University in the 41.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Radford University #968 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program concentration in Health shapes this earnings profile, with health-related fields driving a significant share of graduate outcomes. The program lineup reflects Radford University's health-forward identity. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining cohort scale with strong median earnings that anchor the institution's overall return story. The Nursing program graduates 229 students with median earnings of $81,120 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #191 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 126 students with median earnings of $50,057 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #77 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the higher-earning tier, with graduates in these fields posting median earnings of $48,935 and $67,246 respectively four years after enrollment. Business accounts for 14% of degrees, followed by Arts at 7% and Education at 5%, a mix that reflects the university's balance between applied health programs and broader social and behavioral science fields.
