A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Richmond are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Richmond with a gender ratio of 12% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Richmond has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
262
|
| Women |
460
|
University of Richmond serves a high number of out-of-state students with 84% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
72%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
13% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233374 IPEDS survey data for University of Richmond.
Last updated February 24, 2025