University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Richmond
The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is a primarily undergraduate, residential institution with approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences; the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business; the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; the University of Richmond School of Law; and the School of Professional & Continuing Studies. It is classified among "Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus". The university's athletics teams are known as the "Richmond Spiders," after the university's distinctive mascot. A participant in the U.S. Navy's V-12 Navy College Training Program during World War II, Richmond commissions U.S. Army officers through its ROTC program, which is partnered with Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.
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22%
Acceptance
$31,309
Net price
2,980
Enrollment
85%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
22%
Acceptance rate
1,497
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$31,309
Average net price
$65,230
In-state tuition
$65,230
Out-of-state tuition
$17,140
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$80,961
Total cost of attendance
17%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$21,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$76,178
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$67,927
Median earnings (6 yrs)
85%
Graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$27,137
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,980
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
12%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Richmond FAQ
Is University of Richmond a public or private school?
University of Richmond is a private nonprofit institution located in University of Richmond, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Richmond?
University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 22%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Richmond cost?
The average annual net price at University of Richmond is $31,309 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $65,230.
What is the graduation rate at University of Richmond?
About 85% of students at University of Richmond complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Richmond graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Richmond students earn a median of $76,178 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Richmond?
Admitted students at University of Richmond have an average SAT score of 1,497. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Richmond?
University of Richmond enrolls about 2,980 students.
Campus
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