University of Richmond
University Website: www.richmond.edu
Apply Online: admissions.richmond.edu/apply/index.html
The University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the T.C. Williams School of Law and the School of Continuing Studies.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 4344 students
- $40,010.00 avg tuition
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond,
VA
23173
(804) 289-8000
Apply online
Admissions:
admissions.richmond.edu/
Financial Aid:
financialaid.richmond.edu/
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of Richmond
| Applied | 7,886 | |
| Admitted | 3,098 | 39% |
| Enrolled total | 923 | |
| Full Time: | 919 | |
| Part Time | 4 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 580 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 92% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 81% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of Richmond
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $40,010.00 | $40,010.00 | $40,010.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $31,330.00 | $31,330.00 | $31,330.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,566.00 | $1,566.00 | $1,566.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,480.00 | $8,480.00 | $990.00 |
| Other Expenses | $990.00 | $990.00 | $990.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 64% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 59% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $30,252.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 34% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,102.00 |
University of Richmond
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| African Studies | X | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other | X | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| European Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| German Studies | X | |||
| Italian Studies | X | |||
| Latin American Studies | X | |||
| Russian Studies | X | |||
| Women's Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | X | X | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Information Science/Studies | X | X | ||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Latin Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | ||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | X | X | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | X | X | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Cognitive Science | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | X | ||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | X | X | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Economics, Other | X | |||
| Geography | X | |||
| International Economics | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
University of Richmond Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| Bonner Scholars Program | $4000 | Varies |
| National Merit Scholarship - University of Richmond | $2000 | Varies |
| National Hispanic Scholarship - University of Richmond | $2000 | Varies |
| National Achievement Scholarship - University of Richmond | $2000 | Varies |
| IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship | $2000 | April 01, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $750 | Varies |
| Music and Theatre/Dance Scholarship - University of Richmond | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near University of Richmond
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Richmond School of Health and Technology | 2.2mi |
| University of Phoenix-Richmond Campus | 2.3mi |
| Centura College | 2.6mi |
| Fortis College | 2.8mi |
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | 4.7mi |
| Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education | 4.8mi |
| Virginia Union University | 4.9mi |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 5.0mi |
| Centura College | 5.2mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Richmond | 5.3mi |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | 5.3mi |
| ECPI Technical College | 5.6mi |
| MedSpa Careers Institute | 5.6mi |
| South University - Richmond | 6.1mi |
| Bryant and Stratton College-Richmond | 7.9mi |
