Radford University

Radford University is a public four-year institution located in Radford, Virginia, in a town fringe setting. The university enrolls 8,921 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 50% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Radford University offers a wide range of health-focused programs at the associate and bachelor's levels. Associate-level offerings include Registered Nursing, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer and Information Systems Security, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Respiratory Care Therapy. Bachelor's-level programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Nursing Administration, and Physician Associate/Assistant. An Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate is also available.

Radford is a city in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, providing students access to healthcare systems and regional employers. Radford University offers broad health sciences programming appropriate for students at various stages of their healthcare careers.