The University of Richmond ranked 229th in the United States, 832nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 123 research topics. The University of Richmond ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,879 academic publications and 252,729 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 147 notable alumni.
The University of Richmond ranked 213th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 877th in the World with 9,075 publications made and 151,666 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Richmond ranked 310th for Biology in the United States and 1733rd in the World with 5,335 publications made and 123,157 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Richmond ranked 291st for Environmental Science in the United States and 1613th in the World with 4,586 publications made and 90,737 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Richmond ranked 297th for Medicine in the United States and 1397th in the World with 4,452 publications made and 97,483 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Richmond ranked 305th for Computer Science in the United States and 1524th in the World with 4,242 publications made and 110,566 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 337th for Physics in the United States and 2083rd in the World with 3,760 publications made and 72,819 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Richmond ranked 330th for Engineering in the United States and 2168th in the World with 3,532 publications made and 79,788 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Richmond ranked 285th for Psychology in the United States and 1065th in the World with 3,419 publications made and 94,982 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 331st for Chemistry in the United States and 2133rd in the World with 3,259 publications made and 72,603 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Richmond ranked 221st for Business in the United States and 864th in the World with 3,096 publications made and 85,145 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Richmond ranked 216th for Economics in the United States and 784th in the World with 2,565 publications made and 56,734 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 299th for Mathematics in the United States and 1423rd in the World with 2,099 publications made and 65,731 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of Richmond ranked 205th for Art & Design in the United States and 763rd in the World with 1,964 publications made and 24,650 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
