Radford University hosts record numbers at admitted-student days

Highlander Days are held every spring for admitted freshmen and transfer students at Radford University. This year, the number of students and guests registered for the three events brought nearly 3,000 people to the Radford and Roanoke locations – the largest group in university history. 

“We are starting to see a surge in interest in programs across the university that include nursing, business, cybersecurity, education and criminal justice,” said Vice President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications Dannette Gomez Beane. “These are in-demand fields that guarantee job placement, which is important for these students.” 

Most of the participants were Virginia residents. With the recently announced Radford Tuition Promise program, qualified families are hoping to benefit from the institutional commitment to cover 100% of tuition costs. Due to FAFSA delays, these families are still waiting for final confirmation of their eligibility. 

Even without the assurance of aid packages, admitted students are confident that Radford will provide substantial financial support for a higher education college option. Fewer students are choosing virtual degrees and instead are choosing the more traditional campus experience that Radford offers at an affordable tuition rate, among the lowest in the state.

Students who attended a Highlander Day felt reassured with their decision to choose Radford; as prospective student Stella Fredrick shared, “Great enthusiastic energy on campus, and I could tell it was genuine.”

This year, the university plans to change its enrollment trajectory from declining to growing, with an incoming class that is larger than last year. The admissions process and financial aid awarding continues through June 1. 

Radford University is a comprehensive public university 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 200 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 some 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia, as part of Radford University at Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.