Overview

University of Richmond is a Comprehensive institution located in Richmond, VA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Queally Center for Admission and Career Services
30 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA  23173
United States

Contact Office of Admission
Email: admissions@richmond.edu
Phone: 804-289-8640
Fax: 804-287-6003

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Chinese Studies	×
European Studies/civilization	×
German Studies	×
Italian Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Molecular Biochemistry	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
French Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Bioethics/medical Ethics	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Cognitive Science, General	×
Data Analytics, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16,152

Applied

3,585

Accepted

3,055

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,397

Females Applied

1,969

Females Accepted

21%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,749

Males Applied

1,613

Males Accepted

24%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.81

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 20th	No
Transfer	March 1st	April 15th	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	721	700	750
SAT Math	736	710	780
ACT Composite	33	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

67,840

Private

Fees

18,010

Room & board

8,290

Room only

Financial Aid

64,876

Avg. Financial Aid Package

63,291

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

66,094

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,550

Avg. Loan Aid

30,375

Avg. Grant Aid

58,071

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

87%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,055

Total Undergrad students

80%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.21%
Black or African American	6.48%
White or Caucasian	9.16%
Asian	10.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.41%
Two or more races	4.16%
Other	61.88%

Gender

Male (46.02%)

Female (53.91%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	76%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Last Day of Classes Concert, Last day of Summer Celebration and SpiderFest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Women in Economics, Women in Business, Kesem at Univeristy of Richmond, Relay for Life and Finance Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Security cameras, 27/7 sworn police dept. SpiderSafe (phone app)

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No

Faculty

626

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 448

Part-time - 178

Male - 313

Female - 312