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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private · Midsize city · Richmond · U of Richmond · UR

Private institution in University of Richmond, VA · 3,002 undergraduates · 23% acceptance rate · $76,178 median earnings 10 years after entry.

Stats

College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.

Cost

Average net price
$33,4171,823rd cheapest of 1,985 reporting
In-state tuition & fees
$62,6001,966th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$62,6001,966th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Cost of attendance
$77,2901,886th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
Median graduate debt
$21,000757th lowest of 1,880 reporting

Outcomes

Median earnings, 10 years after entry
$76,178187th highest of 1,969 reporting
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$67,927127th highest of 1,964 reporting
Graduation rate (4-year)
87.8%107th highest of 2,031 reporting
Full-time retention
93.2%168th highest of 1,853 reporting

Admissions

Acceptance rate
23.3%88th most selective of 1,608 reporting
Average SAT
147456th highest of 1,024 reporting
Median ACT
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Campus

Undergraduates
3,002697th largest of 2,162 reporting
Student-faculty ratio
7.0:1146th smallest of 2,159 reporting
Pell Grant share
17.5%1,846th highest of 2,140 reporting

Nearest large-hub airport: 92 mi (DCA)

On 2 of our 111 lists

Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.

Applying

Common App member
Yes
Application fee
$50
Personal essay
Required
Writing supplement
Yes

Supplemental prompts (2025-26)

  • One essay response is required. Choose from the following prompts:
  • You have a platform to create change. What is an action or policy you might propose to address an issue of social injustice in your school or local community, or on a national or global scale?
  • Tell us about a time you learned something unexpected. What did you learn, and what happened next?
  • Richmond welcomes students from various backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. What is at least one way you will contribute to our community that is not already mentioned in your application?
  • Word Limit: Minimum 350. Maximum 650 words.

Source: Aristotle Circle 2025-26 supplemental prompt roundup

Deadlines and essay flags come from the Common App Requirements Grid, joined by school name. Always confirm against the school’s own admissions page before applying.

Best-paying fields of study

Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 42 reported programs.

FieldLevel1 yr2 yr
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer Sciencebachelors$67,660$74,157
Accounting and Related ServicesBusinessbachelors$63,005$66,355
EconomicsSocial Sciencesbachelors$58,221$65,821
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusinessbachelors$55,840$56,544
Bioethics/Medical EthicsHealth Professionsbachelors$43,798$38,289
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMultidisciplinary Studiesbachelors$43,240$44,542
Human Resources Management and ServicesBusinessbachelors$42,682$38,829
Political Science and GovernmentSocial Sciencesbachelors$41,789$41,789
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsForeign Languagesbachelors$41,565$47,260
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Artsbachelors$38,289—
International Relations and National Security StudiesSocial Sciencesbachelors$33,993—
JournalismCommunicationsbachelors$32,925$43,426

Campus facts

Athletics — 11 sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · NCAA Division I

Athletic scholarships allowed · Athletic aid $13,942,388 (M $7,769,726 · W $6,172,662)

Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport.

Notable alumni

Illustrative alumni only — not exhaustive and not a quality ranking. Affiliation claims cite Wikipedia/Wikidata; confirm on primary bios before relying on them.