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Radford University

Radford University is a public university in Radford, Virginia, known for strong programs in business, nursing, education, psychology, and the liberal arts plus a scenic campus alongside the New River and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the small‑town feel, outdoor recreation, low‑cost tuition, and close faculty relationships that make classes feel personal and supportive.

State

Virginia

Student Population

10,500

Acceptance Rate

80–85%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

1050–1200

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, education, psychology, criminal justice

“From an alumnus point of view, Radford feels like a tight‑knit campus where the small town and river‑side setting quietly prepare you for life faster than you realize, and the networking from professors and alumni often ends up mattering more in the long run than you expect when you’re first walking those hills.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,698 / $22,012

Conference

Big South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.9

Avg Women's Scores

77

Men's Team Notes

Highlanders men tied fourth at Southern Intercollegiate on University of Georgia Golf Course (754 total), led by Louie Stott's T13 (219). Strong showings at Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational on Guyan Golf & Country Club and Surf Club Intercollegiate on The Surf Golf Club fueled top-10s amid Southeast coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

Radford women tied third at Elon Invitational on Alamance Country Club (864 total) and seventh at Tot Hill Farm Invitational. Competitive finishes at ECU Pirate Invitational on Greenville Country Club and Edisto Island Invitational highlighted par-4 precision and birdie opportunities across Carolina layouts through team depth.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Grant

Women's Coach

Jeff Beeler

Men's Email

mgrant2@radford.edu

Women's Email

jbeeler2@radford.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Grant enters his 26th season as Radford men's golf head coach (2003-present), earning Big South Coach of the Year honors in 2008, 2014, 2022, and 2024. A former VCU player and pro tour competitor, he's coached 28 all-conference players, four individual medalists, and pros while directing schedules like Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational toward conference titles.

Women's Coach Bio

Jeff Beeler has led Radford women's golf since 2008, guiding Highlanders to their first Big South Championship in 2025 with Macy Johnson earning All-Conference and Scholar-Athlete honors, plus an NCAA regional bid. His program emphasizes academic excellence and competitive growth in conference play from Radford, Virginia.

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