Overview
Enrollment
| Location | University of Richmond, Virginia |
| Online | richmond.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Richmond occupies a 350-acre suburban campus located six miles west of downtown Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1830 as a Baptist seminary, the private liberal arts institution features Collegiate Gothic architecture across its campus, which is centered around Westhampton Lake. The university, organized into five schools including the Robins School of Business and School of Arts & Sciences, maintains a selective admission process and emphasizes undergraduate research opportunities. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in residence halls and apartment-style housing complexes that reflect the university's traditional architectural style. The University of Richmond competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Spiders, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference for most sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Richmond is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Richmond within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#40 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#73 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1410/1530 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $16,210 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,510 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,320 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 5% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233374 IPEDS survey data for University of Richmond.
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Last updated February 24, 2025