University of Richmond

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
University of Richmond, VA
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,722

Location University of Richmond, Virginia
Website richmond.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#38

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Richmond occupies a 350-acre suburban campus located six miles west of downtown Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1830 as a Baptist seminary, the private liberal arts institution features Collegiate Gothic architecture across its campus, which is centered around Westhampton Lake. The university, organized into five schools including the Robins School of Business and School of Arts & Sciences, maintains a selective admission process and emphasizes undergraduate research opportunities. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in residence halls and apartment-style housing complexes that reflect the university's traditional architectural style. The University of Richmond competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Spiders, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports.

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Ratings

University of Richmond is rated within the top 8% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Richmond within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1410/1530
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35
GPA 3.71

Acceptance Rate

22.2%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 23.5%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,230

Costs for University of Richmond
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,230
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$17,140
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,560
Total One Year Cost		$84,930

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$73,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

83% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Richmond are Business, Social Sciences, and English and Literature. 30% of students major in Business, 17% in Social Sciences, and 7% in English and Literature.