University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
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.
Website: www.richmond.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 30% of 11,882 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- SAT Math
- 650-750 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
669 average
640-710 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 30 average
30-33 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $69,750
- Tuition and Fees
- $54,690
- Room and Board
- $12,900
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Freshman Award
- $50,153
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $27,406
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 344
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 46% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- University of Richmond Population
- 210,309
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 91% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Spider
- Sororities
- 30% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 22% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.4% Asian
7.5% Black/African-American
9.5% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.4% White
5.3% Unknown - International Students
- 9.1% from 63 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 94.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 82.2%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 97%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 17.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | ||
History | 2 | 4 |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 410 Westhampton Way
- City, State, Zip
- University of Richmond, VA 23173
- Phone
- (804) 289-8640
- Fax
- (804) 287-6003
- admission@richmond.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 1
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1, January 15
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
- January 20
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 30% of 11,882 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 28% of 6,734 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 32% of 5,148 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 801 (22%) of 3,585 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 454 (24%) of 1,915 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 416 (25%) of 1,670 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 48% of 662 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Students Offered Wait List
- 3,653
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 1,243
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 28
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- 3.75 and Above
- Not reported
- 3.50 - 3.74
- Not reported
- 3.25 - 3.49
- Not reported
- 3.00 - 3.24
- Not reported
- 2.50 - 2.99
- Not reported
- 2.00 - 2.49
- Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 650-750 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 51%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 40%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 8%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 669 average
640-710 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 35%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 54%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 11%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 30 average
30-33 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 75%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 21%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 4%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 56%
Top quarter: 86%
Top half: 96% - National Merit Scholar
- 4%
- Valedictorian
- 1%
- Class President
- 3%
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $69,750
- Tuition and Fees
- $54,690
- Room and Board
- $12,900
- Books and Supplies
- $1,100
- Other Expenses
- $1,060
- Payment Plans
- Prepayment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- finaid@richmond.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- February 1
- Award Notification
- On or about April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Institutional Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003744 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 496 (61.1%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 324 (68.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 324 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 270 (84.4%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $50,153
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 312 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $45,282
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 253 (73.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,756
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 63 (22.2%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 93 (10.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $30,325
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,621 (51.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,284 (79.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,284 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 1,050 (79.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $49,423
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,249 (98.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,705
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,011 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,592
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 243 (17.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 610 (18.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,157
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 43%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $27,406
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 11.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 2.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 165
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 31
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service
- Number of Awards
- 100
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 296
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,509
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- African Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Cognitive Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Studies
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Studies
- Journalism
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, Duke University Environmental Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University Environmental Studies
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 344
- Part-Time Faculty
- 95
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 72%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 46% of classes
20-29 students: 31% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 64% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,275,292
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 971
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Law
Location and Setting
- University of Richmond Population
- 210,309
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 350 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 25.7 average low in January, 85.1 average high in September
- Rain
- 114 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 5 mile(s) from campus in Richmond
- Nearest Train Station
- 6 mile(s) from campus in Richmond
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 91% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Spider
- School Colors
- Red and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | |
Field Hockey | x | x | ||
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field |
- Women's Club Sports
- golf
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, greek life, sport clubs, spiderboard concert, spiderfest, block parties
- Sororities
- 30% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 22% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 3,227
- Women
- 1,677 (52.0%)
- Men
- 1,550 (48.0%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 3,019
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.4% Asian
7.5% Black/African-American
9.5% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.4% White
5.3% Unknown - International Students.
- 9.1% from 63 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 775
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 94.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 82.2%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 86.3%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 88.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 97%
- Average Starting Salary
- 97%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 17.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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