Radford University named in Washington Monthly's Best Bang for your Buck, National University rankings
Radford University's highly sought-after degree programs and affordability is again getting recognition.
Radford, VA (09/07/2022) — The university is ranked among the nation's top public and private universities and the Best Bang for the Buck by Washington Monthly's annual 2022 College Guide.
Each of the more than 400 universities ranked were judged on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and public service. Radford's addition to this exclusive list was also based on the university's ability to help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at manageable prices.
The university ranked 127 in the 2022 National University Rankings and 31 in the 2022 Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: Southwest - a ranking the university has been part of for nearly a decade.
The Washington Monthly rankings focus on publicly available data, taking into account graduation rates, net price of attendance, student loan data and other factors that are important to students and their families.
By continuously being named in these exclusive lists, Radford University is fully maintaining its commitment to the accessibility and affordability of higher education.
Offering attainable education to students advances their social mobility. One example of how the university is helping many of its students grow and navigate the economic and social challenges of university life is the Center for Opportunity and Social Mobility (COSM), which opened at the beginning of the fall 2021 semester.
The full rankings can be found here.
Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 8,998 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.
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