University of Richmond: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #863 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #266 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #236 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 5 | In Richmond |
| #143 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Undergraduates
- 3,145
- Graduates
- 731
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- richmond.edu
University of Richmond Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 24% and is among the top 6% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| Applicants | 14,364 | 6,304 | 8,060 |
| Admissions | 3,501 | 1,523 | 1,978 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 851 | 384 | 467 |
1,219 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
208 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
190 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1398
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Richmond are 1398-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
151 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Richmond are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2337 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 382 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 361 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 267 (7%) |
| Asian | 235 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Richmond is $29,248 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,711 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,199 |
| $48-75K | $17,112 |
| $75-110K | $27,456 |
| $110K+ | $48,411 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,330 | $26,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,330 | $26,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,330 | $26,280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,875 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,870 |
| Room charge | $6,850 |
| Meal charge | $8,020 |
University of Richmond majors
University of Richmond has granted 767 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 127 master's across 10 programs, and 125 doctorate degrees in Law. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Richmond.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 223 | 18 | |
| Law | 125 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 57 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | 43 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 48 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Accounting | 34 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 30 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 20 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Journalism | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Russian Studies | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| German Studies | 1 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 767 | 127 | 125 |
University of Richmond has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Richmond has published 12,735 scientific papers with 162,671 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 134 | 553 |
| 1992 | 143 | 643 |
| 1993 | 115 | 619 |
| 1994 | 163 | 600 |
| 1995 | 113 | 689 |
| 1996 | 149 | 787 |
| 1997 | 192 | 771 |
| 1998 | 224 | 780 |
| 1999 | 197 | 945 |
| 2000 | 199 | 1131 |
| 2001 | 214 | 1179 |
| 2002 | 207 | 1478 |
| 2003 | 209 | 1787 |
| 2004 | 237 | 2091 |
| 2005 | 293 | 2634 |
| 2006 | 363 | 2894 |
| 2007 | 308 | 3329 |
| 2008 | 385 | 3882 |
| 2009 | 363 | 4620 |
| 2010 | 432 | 4883 |
| 2011 | 445 | 5733 |
| 2012 | 492 | 6347 |
| 2013 | 523 | 6927 |
| 2014 | 504 | 7364 |
| 2015 | 489 | 7857 |
| 2016 | 458 | 8092 |
| 2017 | 419 | 8185 |
| 2018 | 408 | 8931 |
| 2019 | 414 | 10105 |
| 2020 | 375 | 11322 |
| 2021 | 335 | 11884 |
| 2022 | 352 | 11892 |
| 2023 | 358 | 11640 |
University of Richmond alumni
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Lil Dicky
- Occupations
- recording artistscreenwritercomedianrapper
- Biography
-
David Andrew Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, comedian, and actor. He first received recognition after the music video for his 2013 song "Ex-Boyfriend", became a viral hit—earning over one million views on YouTube in 24 hours. He received his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 for his 2014 single "Save Dat Money" (featuring Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan), which also received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song preceded his debut album, Professional Rapper (2015), which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200 and was met with favorable reception.
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Charles Stanley
- Enrolled in the University of Richmond
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- preacherwritermissionaryradio personalitypastor
- Biography
-
Charles Frazier Stanley was an American Southern Baptist pastor and writer. He was senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for 49 years and took on emeritus status in 2020. He founded and was president of In Touch Ministries, which widely broadcasts his sermons through television and radio. He also served two one-year terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, from 1984 to 1986.
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Dave East
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrapperbasketball player
- Biography
-
David Lawrence Brewster Jr., known professionally as Dave East, is an American rapper. East began his career in 2010, and gained attention in 2014 for his eighth mixtape, Black Rose. Its release garnered the attention of fellow New York rapper Nas, who signed East to his record label Mass Appeal Records in a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings.
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Jenna Ellis
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 40)
- Enrolled in the University of Richmond
- In 2011 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitical pundituniversity teacherlegal professionpodcaster
- Biography
-
Jenna Lynn Ellis is an American conservative lawyer who was a member of Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign's legal team. She is a former deputy district attorney in Weld County, Colorado. During the Trump presidency, she presented herself as a "constitutional law attorney" during cable news appearances, though The New York Times reported that her background did not reflect such expertise and The Wall Street Journal reported that she had no history in any federal cases.
General info
| Alternative names | U of Richmond UR Richmond |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1830 |
| Motto | Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae The Word of Life and the Light of Knowledge |
| Colors | ur red, ur blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Terms (optional, May, June and July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,727 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 410 Westhampton Way University of Richmond, Virginia, 23173 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 227,000 |
| Phone | 8042898000 |