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#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
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Acceptance rate
24%
Average SAT
1464
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$29,248 /y
Aid receiving
63%
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.

Net average cost to attend
$29,248/year
Average aid awarded
$46,385
Students receiving aid
63%

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

UndergraduatesGraduates
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%
  • Full-time retention rate - 92%
  • Part-time retention rate - 67%

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.

Publications
12,735
Citations
162,671

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,901 / 92,823
Political Science
5,204 / 63,934
Law
4,760 / 61,380
Biology
4,739 / 91,891
Environmental Science
4,030 / 61,124
Medicine
3,962 / 69,845
Philosophy
3,932 / 49,315
Computer Science
3,689 / 76,036
Sociology
3,638 / 47,718
Physics
3,181 / 46,609
Psychology
3,060 / 63,071
Engineering
2,985 / 53,528
History
2,866 / 23,449
Chemistry
2,865 / 53,369
Business
2,755 / 54,961
Geography and Cartography
2,365 / 27,121
Economics
2,285 / 34,990
Quantum and Particle physics
1,919 / 31,695
Mathematics
1,857 / 44,107
Biochemistry
1,852 / 38,401
Genetics
1,832 / 38,789
Archaeology
1,795 / 20,694
Art & Design
1,712 / 12,745
Geology
1,643 / 29,162
Linguistics
1,630 / 24,326
Ecology
1,522 / 31,887
Social Psychology
1,358 / 35,461
Organic Chemistry
1,239 / 22,224
Paleontology
1,232 / 25,065
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,190 / 24,670
Finance
1,144 / 19,188
Statistics
1,133 / 34,355
Pathology
1,131 / 27,276
Psychiatry
1,092 / 28,321
Management
1,039 / 34,650
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
1,013 / 7,481
Materials Science
984 / 15,698
Neuroscience
971 / 26,939
Surgery
899 / 15,843
Development Studies
792 / 11,648

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
Academic rankings

University of Richmond alumni

  1. Lil Dicky

    Lil Dicky
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    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.

  2. Charles Stanley

    Charles Stanley
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1932-2023 (aged 91)
    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.

  3. Dave East

    Dave East
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    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.

  4. Jenna Ellis

    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.

All 100 notable alumni

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

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