University of Richmond

The University of Richmond is a mid-sized private university in a suburban neighborhood outside of Richmond, Virginia. As is typical of rankings, there is no consensus, but Princeton Review recently declared the campus to be one of the most beautiful in the U.S. If you like Tudor-style architecture, you will be in heaven. I examined all corners of the campus and did not find a single unattractive building.

University of Richmond Academics

The University of Richmond offers three schools at the undergraduate level:

The School of Arts and Sciences. Freshmen start in this college, which includes liberal arts majors.

Robins School of Business. Robbins offers both BA and BS degrees in business. Majors offered here include business administration, accounting, and economics. Concentrations include entrepreneurship and international business. Students are required to complete four courses before switching to the business school.

Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The University of Richmond staff indicate that this is the first school dedicated to leadership studies. Leadership courses include: Justice and Civil Society, Quantitative Social Science, and Leadership Ethics. Students apply to switch to the Jepson School.

Students receive lots of attention here. The average class size is 16. The University of Richmond boasts an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Students give the university high marks for accessibility to professors. About 67 percent of students study abroad.

The University of Richmond offers over 60 majors. Its relatively strong majors include the interdisciplinary “PPEL” major (Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Law), as well as business administration and leadership studies.

Under the “Richmond Guarantee,” students receive a $5,000 stipend to support an internship or faculty-mentored research. About 70 percent of students participate in research.

University of Richmond Admissions

Parents – please be aware that admission to the University of Richmond has become competitive over the years. The admission rate is typically a little over 20 percent. The University of Richmond offers test-optional admissions. The University of Richmond requires applicants to submit first-quarter senior-year grades. The admissions office evaluates applicants for both academic and personal fit. The admissions office reviews applications in two stages. First, regional representatives review applications, and then a group reviews applicants. Applicants may apply Early Action, Regular Decision, Early Decision I, and Early Decision II.

University of Richmond Students

There are around 3,200 students at the University of Richmond. About 15 percent of students are from Virginia, and around one-half are from the northeast.

University of Richmond Affordability

The cost of attendance at the University of Richmond is approximately $85K. Sixty-nine percent of students receive some form of financial aid. Admissions office staff say they offer need-blind admissions and meet 100 percent of financial need. The average need-based aid package is nearly $58K. Virginia residents can learn more about state-based financial aid here: https://www.educ8fit.com/post/save-money-on-virginia-tuition.

The University of Richmond offers merit aid, including two large scholarships:

Richmond Scholars – Twenty-five fortunate recipients receive full-ride scholarships. Be aware that there is a December 1 deadline.
Presidential Scholars – Approximately 10 percent of students receive a 1/3 tuition discount.

The University of Richmond offers some other merit scholarships as well.

University of Richmond Athletics

The University of Richmond offers 17 Division I sports, including football and women’s field hockey. Athletics events are free for students--go Spiders! The University of Richmond offers around 250 athletic scholarships.

University of Richmond Outcomes

About 24 percent of University of Richmond graduates go to graduate or professional school. Ninety-six percent of students seeking employment find a job the first year after graduating.

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