by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Radford University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Radford University came in at $12,548 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $25,633. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $4,020 in-state and $4,467 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,528 | $21,166 |
| Fees | $4,020 | $4,467 |
| Total | $12,548 | $25,633 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Radford University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Radford University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Radford University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Radford University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Radford University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,922 | $19,557 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,156 | $20,246 |
| One Year Ago | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,528 | $21,166 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Radford has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $26,017 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.83%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,902. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.76%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $26,340.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,902 | $26,340 |
| In 2 Years | $13,266 | $27,067 |
| In 3 Years | $13,640 | $27,814 |
| In 4 Years | $14,025 | $28,581 |
| In 5 Years | $14,421 | $29,369 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $109,802, compared with about $53,833 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Radford University, see the Radford University Financial Aid page.
