Measure | Difficulty | |
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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 31% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,727 out of 12,060 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 "B+" average high school students. Only 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of Richmond is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 630 |
SAT Math 25th | 650 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1280 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
SAT Math 75th | 750 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1460 |
Average SAT Score | 1370 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Richmond?
University of Richmond typically prefers applicants to be in the top 14 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1280 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 1190. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1370 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. 53 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1460 and Above | Good | >43% |
1370 to 1460 | Avg + | 31%-43% |
1280 to 1370 | Avg - | 21%-31% |
1190 to 1280 | Reach | 13%-21% |
Less than 1190 | Low | <13% |
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ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
ACT Math 25th | N/A |
ACT Composite 25th | 30 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
ACT Math 75th | N/A |
ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
Average ACT Score | 31 |
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 30 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 7 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score. 47 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Richmond.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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33 and Above | Good | >48% |
31 to 33 | Avg + | 31%-48% |
30 to 31 | Avg - | 24%-31% |
29 to 30 | Reach | 18%-24% |
Less than 29 | Low | <18% |
What GPA do you need to get into University of Richmond?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into University of Richmond. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Richmond was 3.67 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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81.9% of University of Richmond freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 50% |
Top 25% of class | 81.9% |
Top 50% of class | 98% |
Lower 50% of class | 2% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 6,926 | 5,134 | 12,060 |
Accepted | 2,008 | 1,719 | 3,727 |
Acceptance Rate | 29% | 33% | 31% |
Enrolled | 429 | 382 | 811 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 22% | 22% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Richmond is $50.
What are the requirements for admission to University of Richmond and what student information is used for 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 |
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.
53% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Richmond. 47% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
31% 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.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1280 and 1460. 53% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 33. 47% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.