Radford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
32
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
65.6%(4,270)
Hispanic
8.9%(579)
African American
14.9%(969)
Asian
1.6%(101)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
5.3%(346)
Unknown
3.3%(213)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment8,921
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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.3%(2,451)
Women
62.7%(4,122)

Gender Statistics

Men2,451

27% of total enrollment

Women4,122

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Radford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(100)
18-19
35.2%(2,010)
20-21
34.0%(1,939)
22-24
16.3%(931)
25+
12.7%(724)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
3.0%(54)
22-24
24.6%(449)
25+
72.4%(1,324)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

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 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.7%(966)
Out-of-State
10.8%(119)
International
1.5%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State966

88% of student body

Out-of-State119

11% of student body

International16

1% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age