University of Richmond: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #832 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #258 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #229 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 5 | In Richmond |
| #121 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 122 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Undergraduates
- 3,055
- Graduates
- 667
- 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 22% 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 | 22% | 24% | 21% |
| Applicants | 16,152 | 6,749 | 9,397 |
| Admissions | 3,585 | 1,613 | 1,969 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 840 | 381 | 459 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,008 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
110 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1410
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Richmond are 1410-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
117 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Richmond are 33-35 (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 | 2280 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 403 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 317 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 247 (7%) |
| Asian | 216 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 156 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 102 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Richmond is $30,037 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 | $12,808 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,507 |
| $48-75K | $15,553 |
| $75-110K | $22,021 |
| $110K+ | $49,892 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,230 | $31,079 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,230 | $31,079 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,230 | $31,079 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | |
| Fee in-state | $150 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,898 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,140 |
| Room charge | $7,840 |
| Meal charge | $9,300 |
University of Richmond majors
University of Richmond has granted 793 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 111 master's across 9 programs, and 151 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 | 244 | 29 | |
| Law | 151 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 53 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 51 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 47 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 34 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | 30 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 32 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 14 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Geography | 4 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 793 | 111 | 151 |
University of Richmond has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 81% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Richmond has published 14,879 scientific papers with 252,729 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 126 | 845 |
| 1994 | 178 | 865 |
| 1995 | 122 | 911 |
| 1996 | 161 | 1097 |
| 1997 | 194 | 1118 |
| 1998 | 250 | 1102 |
| 1999 | 219 | 1296 |
| 2000 | 233 | 1651 |
| 2001 | 226 | 1693 |
| 2002 | 220 | 2177 |
| 2003 | 247 | 2560 |
| 2004 | 260 | 2856 |
| 2005 | 341 | 3692 |
| 2006 | 380 | 3981 |
| 2007 | 331 | 4640 |
| 2008 | 422 | 5234 |
| 2009 | 427 | 6085 |
| 2010 | 457 | 6657 |
| 2011 | 489 | 7716 |
| 2012 | 537 | 8492 |
| 2013 | 555 | 9020 |
| 2014 | 561 | 9964 |
| 2015 | 550 | 10542 |
| 2016 | 498 | 11073 |
| 2017 | 486 | 11614 |
| 2018 | 473 | 12482 |
| 2019 | 563 | 14529 |
| 2020 | 454 | 16367 |
| 2021 | 379 | 17032 |
| 2022 | 506 | 16453 |
| 2023 | 470 | 17244 |
| 2024 | 356 | 16477 |
| 2025 | 240 | 14401 |
University of Richmond alumni
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Kash Patel
- Enrolled in the University of Richmond
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- civil servantlawyerwriter
- Biography
-
Kashyap Pramod Patel is an American lawyer serving since 2025 as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel also served as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives from February to April 2025.
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Lil Dicky
- Occupations
- screenwriterrecording artistrappercomedian
- Biography
-
David Andrew Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, 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. His 2014 single, "Save Dat Money" (featuring Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan), marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and preceded his debut studio album, Professional Rapper (2015).
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Charles Stanley
- Enrolled in the University of Richmond
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writerpreacherpastorradio personalitymissionary
- Biography
-
Charles Frazier Stanley Jr. 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
- basketball playerrappersinger-songwriter
- 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 caught the attention of fellow New York rapper Nas, who signed East to a recording contract with his label Mass Appeal Records in 2014, which entered a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings two years later.
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 | 1,839 |
| 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 |