Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003744
- Phone: (804) 627-5300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
28.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
65%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$34,644Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
University of Richmond
Also known as UR/U of Richmond/Richmond
8550 Magellan Parkway Suite 1100, Richmond, VA
University of Richmond is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in University of Richmond, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Richmond exceeds four thousand yearly.
Areas of study available at University of Richmond include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1770 - 2080 for the SAT exam and between 28 - 31 on the ACT is common among students accepted to University of Richmond. Approximately 30 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $47,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,600 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
University of Richmond offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the school's http://www.richmond.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants UR/U of Richmond/Richmond accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Richmond is around 4,000 students. The student body is made up of 82% undergraduate students and 21% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $55,000-$66,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $2,200-$2,700 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 65% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 59% | $40,155 |
Receiving Student Loans | 35% | $6,552 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Richmond may offer services like:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2008)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2008)
- Law Program
- * Accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar (since 1928)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Richmond is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Richmond by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (B)
- Accounting (B)
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Geography (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Richmond.
- Virginia Union University in Petersburg, VA (5 miles away)
- Randolph - Macon College in Lynchburg, VA (13 miles away)
- Hampden - Sydney College in Locust Grove, VA (55 miles away)
- Chowan University in Charlotte, NC (82 miles away)
- Sweet Briar College in Arlington, VA (85 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Virginia
- See all private colleges in Virginia
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003744
- Phone: (804) 627-5300
- School Homepage