University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Private four-year · City: Midsize
3,054undergraduates
22%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$35,263average net price per year
88%graduate in 6 years
93%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 15,121
- Admitted
- 3,525
- Admit rate
- 22%
- Admit rate, women
- 23%
- Admit rate, men
- 24%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 24%
- First-year students
- 833
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 20%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 690-750
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 720-780
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 16%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 32-34
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
43 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (28 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (244 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Organizational Behavior Studies Bachelor's (53 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (51 awarded)
- Molecular Biochemistry Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Social sciences (5)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's (51 awarded)
- Geography Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (5)
- Ancient Studies/Civilization Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Cognitive Science, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Data Analytics, General Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (47 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (4)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Information Science/Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics Bachelor's (34 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Rhetoric and Composition Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (14 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- Women's Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Journalism Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Education (1)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (10)
- Law Doctorate (professional)
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Master's
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $62,600
- Housing and food on campus
- $16,210
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,510
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $81,320
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $81,320
- Total cost living at home
- $65,110
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $11,026 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $18,646 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $15,818 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $27,086 |
| Over $110,000 | $47,669 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 69%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 64%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $42,050
- Got a grant from the college
- 63%
- Average grant from the college
- $40,886
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 18%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 33%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,640
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 82%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 87%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 88%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 90%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 88%
- Transferred to another college
- 9%
- Came back for year two
- 93%
| Pell grant students | 88% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 89% |
| Neither | 87% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 427 | 89% |
| Men | 371 | 86% |
| Asian | 63 | 90% |
| Black | 57 | 79% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 84% |
| White | 443 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 89% |
| Race unknown | 31 | 87% |
| International | 81 | 88% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 806 | 90% | 9% |
| Started here, part-time | 2 | 50% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 100 | 83% | 10% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 108 | 66% | 14% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,776
- Undergraduates
- 3,054
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,942
- Part-time undergraduates
- 112
- Graduate students
- 722
- Students per faculty member
- 7 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 15%
- From out of state
- 72%
- From other countries
- 12%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 3%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 2%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 17%
| Women | 54% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 12% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA, 23173
- County
- Richmond City
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.