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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

Tuition & Fees

$56,860

$56,860

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
34%
600-699
56%
500-599
10%
700-800
54%
600-699
34%
500-599
12%
700-800
26%
600-699
54%
500-599
16%
400-499
4%
composite english math
30-36
77%
24-29
22%
18-23
1%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

8

students

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Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,500
Declined + 8,856
Total Received 12,356
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Private (nonprofit)

3,161

undergraduate students

753

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Leadership Studies
  3. Biology
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Codes

SAT 5569
ACT 4410

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Location

School Facts

The University of Richmond, founded in 1830, is located on a 350-acre, suburban campus six miles west of downtown Richmond, VA. The University of Richmond is a private university offering a combination of the liberal arts with law, business and leadership studies.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 3,914
Established in 1830
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
•  ABA (American Bar Association)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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University of Richmond, VA

350-acre, suburban campus in Richmond (population: 227,032), six miles from downtown Richmond and 90 miles from Washington, DC. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Richmond
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
91%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 18% of male students
 
8 sororities 27% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
59%
Top 1/4
86%
Top 1/2
96%
Bottom 1/2
4%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
34%
600-699
56%
500-599
10%
700-800
54%
600-699
34%
500-599
12%
700-800
26%
600-699
54%
500-599
16%
400-499
4%
composite english math
30-36
77%
24-29
22%
18-23
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,500
Declined + 8,856
Total Received 12,356

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Gil J. Villanueva
Dean of Admission
P: 800 700-1662
F: 804 287-6003
admission@richmond.edu

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$52,064.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $56,860
Room $6,300
Board $7,130
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $71,390
Average Financial Aid - $52,064
Total with Avg. Aid $19,326

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,073,097
State $904,724
Institutional $48,703,032
Other external $629,925
Total $53,310,778

Non-need-based

Federal $725,459
State $887,020
Institutional $15,895,136
Other external $1,353,425
Total $18,861,040

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 1

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 1

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
February 1

Other
February 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 804 289-8438
F: 804 484-1650
finaid@richmond.edu

Financial Aid Officer

William G. Bryan
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@richmond.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)

Club Sports - Men's

archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, climbing, crew, dance, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, quidditch, rugby, soccer, squash, synchronized swimming, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

archery, badminton, basketball, climbing, crew, dance, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, martial arts, quidditch, soccer, squash, synchronized swimming, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, handball, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, synchronized swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling

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Athletic Directors

John Hardt (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Laree Pearl Sugg (women's)
Deputy Director Of Athletics/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Colonial Athletic Association, Southern Conference, Patriot League
Mascot
Spider
School colors
red and blue

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Studies
Anthropology
Arabic Studies
Art History
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Chinese/International Business
Classical Civilization
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
Economics/Business
Education
Emergency Services Management
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
French
French/International Business
Geography
German
German Studies
German/International Business
Greek
Healthcare/Society
History
Human Resource Management
Human Resources Management
Information Processing System
Information Security
Information Technology Management
Interdisciplinary Physics
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Italian Studies
Italian/International Business
Journalism
Latin
Latin America/International Business
Latin American/Iberian Studies
Law
Leadership Studies
Legal Assistant
Legum Magistur
Liberal Arts
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music
Non Profit Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy/Politics/Economics/Law
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Rhetoric/Communication Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Transportation/Logistics Management
Urban Studies
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies
Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Leadership Studies
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

3,914

total students

20%

in-state

80%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

3,161
students

Female
52%
1,643

Male
48%
1,518

19%

753
students

Female
61%
458

Male
39%
295

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,979
students

Female
52%
1,525

Male
48%
1,454

6%

182
students

Female
65%
118

Male
35%
64

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
57%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

37%

Transfer applicants accepted

36%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: February 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 63
Countries most often represented Bosnia And Herzegovina
China
India
Pakistan
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Marilyn E. Hesser
Executive Director of Admission
804 289-8640
intladm@richmond.edu

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