University of Richmond Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Richmond
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
33%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into University of Richmond and can I get accepted? The school has a 33% acceptance rate ranking it #5 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,301 out of 10,013 applicants were admitted making University of Richmond a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 10 percent. University of Richmond typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1330-1500Applicants Submitting SAT
41%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 670 |
| SAT Math 25th | 660 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1330 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 730 |
| SAT Math 75th | 770 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1500 |
| Average SAT Score | 1420 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Richmond?
University of Richmond typically requires applicants to be in the top 10 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1330 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1240. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1420 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. 41 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 and Above | Good | >46% |
| 1415 to 1500 | Avg + | 33%-46% |
| 1330 to 1415 | Avg - | 22%-33% |
| 1245 to 1330 | Reach | 15%-22% |
| Less than 1245 | Low | <15% |
University of Richmond ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
29-32Applicants Submitting ACT
59%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 29 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Richmond?
Admission data indicates that University of Richmond regularly accepts students with ACT's of 29 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 9 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score. 59 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Richmond.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >50% |
| 30 to 32 | Avg + | 33%-50% |
| 29 to 30 | Avg - | 26%-33% |
| 28 to 29 | Reach | 20%-26% |
| Less than 28 | Low | <20% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.81*Typical High School Grades
A-You will need exceptionally good grades to get into University of Richmond. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Richmond was 3.81 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Virginia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to University of Richmond will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
High School Class Rank
64% of University of Richmond freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 64% |
| Top 25% of class | 93% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 1% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,709 | 4,304 | 10,013 |
| Accepted | 1,809 | 1,492 | 3,301 |
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 35% | 33% |
| Enrolled | 428 | 373 | 801 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 25% | 24% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jan 15, 2020Days left to Apply
34Applicants have 34 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to University of Richmond before the Jan 15 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Richmond and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233374 IPEDS survey data for University of Richmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Richmond prefer SAT or ACT?
41% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Richmond. 59% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Richmond?
33% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Richmond. Admission competition is high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Richmond?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1330 and 1500. 41% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Richmond?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 29 and 32. 59% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
