Radford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Radford University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.3%(3,891)
Hispanic
9.1%(542)
African American
15.1%(900)
Asian
1.5%(91)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
5.5%(326)
Unknown
3.1%(185)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment7,718
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Radford University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Radford University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.7%(2,263)
Women
62.3%(3,745)

Gender Statistics

Men2,263

29% of total enrollment

Women3,745

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Radford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(121)
18-19
35.7%(2,144)
20-21
34.6%(2,080)
22-24
17.8%(1,067)
25+
9.9%(596)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
3.2%(54)
22-24
28.0%(479)
25+
68.8%(1,176)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Radford University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.9%(1,086)
Out-of-State
10.5%(128)
International
0.7%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State1,086

89% of student body

Out-of-State128

10% of student body

International8

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age