University of Richmond: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #842 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #257 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #228 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 5 | In Richmond |
| #116 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 121 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 23%
- Undergraduates
- 3,054
- Graduates
- 722
- 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 23% 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 | 23% | 24% | 23% |
| Applicants | 15,121 | 6,478 | 8,643 |
| Admissions | 3,525 | 1,574 | 1,951 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 832 | 386 | 446 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,262 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
146 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
165 or 20%
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
131 or 16%
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 | 2287 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 387 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 350 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 246 (7%) |
| Asian | 216 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 157 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 127 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Richmond is $35,263 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 | $11,026 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,646 |
| $48-75K | $15,818 |
| $75-110K | $27,086 |
| $110K+ | $47,669 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,600 | $27,852 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,600 | $27,852 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,600 | $27,852 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,872 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,210 |
| Room charge | $7,570 |
| Meal charge | $8,640 |
University of Richmond majors
University of Richmond has granted 804 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 96 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 | 246 | 17 | |
| Law | 151 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 61 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 47 | ||
| Accounting | 46 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | 29 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 37 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 27 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 20 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Journalism | 13 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 9 | |
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Geography | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Russian Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 804 | 96 | 151 |
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% | 86% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Richmond has published 14,512 scientific papers with 241,242 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 159 | 888 |
| 1993 | 124 | 841 |
| 1994 | 178 | 864 |
| 1995 | 121 | 911 |
| 1996 | 161 | 1090 |
| 1997 | 194 | 1116 |
| 1998 | 251 | 1100 |
| 1999 | 219 | 1296 |
| 2000 | 233 | 1648 |
| 2001 | 226 | 1689 |
| 2002 | 220 | 2176 |
| 2003 | 247 | 2556 |
| 2004 | 260 | 2856 |
| 2005 | 341 | 3689 |
| 2006 | 381 | 3979 |
| 2007 | 331 | 4637 |
| 2008 | 422 | 5232 |
| 2009 | 427 | 6083 |
| 2010 | 456 | 6655 |
| 2011 | 492 | 7717 |
| 2012 | 537 | 8535 |
| 2013 | 555 | 9021 |
| 2014 | 560 | 9961 |
| 2015 | 550 | 10496 |
| 2016 | 497 | 11069 |
| 2017 | 484 | 11610 |
| 2018 | 456 | 12463 |
| 2019 | 541 | 14525 |
| 2020 | 426 | 16355 |
| 2021 | 367 | 17028 |
| 2022 | 473 | 16431 |
| 2023 | 443 | 17211 |
| 2024 | 328 | 16250 |
University of Richmond alumni
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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, 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
- pastorradio personalitymissionarywriterpreacher
- 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
- rappersinger-songwriterbasketball 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 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.
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Kash Patel
- Enrolled in the University of Richmond
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- civil servantlawyer
- Biography
-
Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel is an American lawyer, former federal prosecutor and official, and conspiracy theorist. He served as a National Security Council official, chief of staff to the acting U.S. secretary of defense, and senior advisor to the acting director of national intelligence, all during the first presidency of Donald Trump. In November 2024, President-elect Trump nominated Patel to succeed Christopher Wray as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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 | 1,785 |
| 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 |