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The University of Richmond, founded in 1830, is a liberal arts institution. It houses the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, one of the only national programs conferring a bachelor's degree in leadership studies. Its 350-acre campus is located six miles from downtown Richmond.

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Private
studentType
Coed
3,164
Undergraduates
1,484
Men - 46.9%
1,681
Women - 53.1%
726
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
29% of 13,955 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.71 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
660-760 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
650-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$77,330
Tuition and Fees
$60,330
Room and Board
$14,870
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$57,361
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$27,639
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
395
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
21%
10-19
46%
20-29
31%
30-39
2%
50-99
0%
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University of Richmond Population
210,309
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
85% of all students
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Spider
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
12% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
7.6%
Black/African-American
8%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
65.4%
Unknown
2.8%
International Students
9.3% from 76 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
84.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
90%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.0%
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