Radford University Rankings 2025-26

Radford University is a well-respected public university with a strong academic reputation. It is known for its affordable tuition and fees, its diverse student body, and its commitment to sustainability.

 

Listed below are a few Radford University rankings:

 

• 304 out of 439 National Universities in the 2024 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges rankings. 

• #162 among Top Public Schools

• #134 among Top Performers on Social Mobility

• Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 601-800

• U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools

 

Radford University Course Rankings

The University, as mentioned above is ranked well in a number of undergraduate and graduate programmes. Here are some of the top-ranked Radford University courses, according to U.S. News & World Report:

 

Undergraduate Programmes

 

• Business: #142 (tie)
• Criminal Justice: #92 (tie)
• Education: #167 (tie)
• Engineering: #184 (tie)
• Nursing: #168 (tie)
• Psychology: #134 (tie)
• Social Work: #221 (tie)

 

Graduate programmes

 

• Business: #257 (tie)
• Education: #176 (tie)
• Nursing: #402 (tie)
• Psychology: #134 (tie)

 

Radford University is also known for its strong programmes in the arts and humanities. Some of the top-ranked programmes in these areas include:

 

• English: #153 (tie)
• Fine Arts: #176 (tie)
• History: #190 (tie)
• Music: #176 (tie)
• Philosophy: #190 (tie)
• Political Science: #190 (tie)