The University of Richmond ranked 228th in the United States, 842nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 122 research topics. The University of Richmond ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,512 academic publications and 241,242 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 138 notable alumni.
The University of Richmond ranked 212th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 863rd in the World with 8,854 publications made and 143,937 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Richmond ranked 308th for Biology in the United States and 1708th in the World with 5,213 publications made and 117,630 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Richmond ranked 292nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 1584th in the World with 4,480 publications made and 85,760 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Richmond ranked 296th for Medicine in the United States and 1357th in the World with 4,364 publications made and 93,217 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Richmond ranked 306th for Computer Science in the United States and 1488th in the World with 4,163 publications made and 105,360 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 336th for Physics in the United States and 2060th in the World with 3,689 publications made and 69,073 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Richmond ranked 332nd for Engineering in the United States and 2140th in the World with 3,454 publications made and 76,250 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Richmond ranked 280th for Psychology in the United States and 1042nd in the World with 3,364 publications made and 90,267 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 332nd for Chemistry in the United States and 2104th in the World with 3,189 publications made and 69,384 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 855th in the World with 3,039 publications made and 80,984 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Richmond ranked 217th for Economics in the United States and 777th in the World with 2,521 publications made and 54,072 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Richmond ranked 297th for Mathematics in the United States and 1392nd in the World with 2,071 publications made and 62,449 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of Richmond ranked 205th for Art & Design in the United States and 755th in the World with 1,936 publications made and 23,376 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.
