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University of Richmond

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University of Richmond, Virginia 23173

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

University of Richmond is a private institution in University of Richmond with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1474, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,178 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,417.

Established
1830
Motto
Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae
Mascot
WebstUR the Spider
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division I

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23%Acceptance
1474SAT Avg
3,002Students
7:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$76,178Earnings 10yr
$33,417Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate23.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1474

Reading & Writing
690750
Math
720780

ACT Score Range

Composite
3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,600
Room & Board$16,210
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$77,290
Average Net Price$33,417
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,026
$30–48K$18,646
$48–75K$15,818
$75–110K$27,086
$110K+$47,669

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

93%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
3,002
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 6%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.8%
Freshman Retention93.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,927
10 Years$76,178

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#22
vs 2024
Forbes
#101
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#35
vs 2024

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Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • History The University of Richmond traces its history to a meeting of the Baptist General Association of Virginia held on June 8, 1830.
  • " Baptist was an 1813 graduate of Hampden–Sydney College.
  • In August 1830, William Allgood, the first student of this ministry school, came to Baptist's Dunlora Plantation to attend classes in "a building of three or four rooms.
  • This farm was the home of the Virginia Baptist Seminary which opened July 1, 1832, and began classes July 4 under the leadership of Robert Ryland.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
96 mi(166 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
129 mi(224 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
138 mi(239 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond13 mi
IAD Washington Dulles95 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington120 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
New York, NY288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Hartford, CT388 mi · ~11h 13m drive
Providence, RI438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Albany, NY404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Syracuse, NY385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Rochester, NY386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Philadelphia, PA208 mi · ~6h 1m drive
Pittsburgh, PA238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Harrisburg, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Newark, NJ283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Washington, DC96 mi · ~2h 46m drive
Baltimore, MD129 mi · ~3h 44m drive
Atlanta, GA466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Charlotte, NC245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Miami, FL831 mi · ~24h drive
Orlando, FL663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Tampa, FL724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Nashville, TN520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
New Orleans, LA891 mi · ~25h 44m drive
Richmond, VA6 mi · ~10 min drive
Chicago, IL612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Detroit, MI439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
St. Louis, MO692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO928 mi · ~26h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Columbus, OH337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Milwaukee, WI663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Dallas, TX1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
Houston, TX1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
Austin, TX1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA2276 mi · ~65h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
San Diego, CA2247 mi · ~64h 55m drive
Seattle, WA2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive
Portland, OR2365 mi · ~68h 19m drive
Denver, CO1483 mi · ~42h 51m drive
Phoenix, AZ1952 mi · ~56h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI4821 mi · ~139h 16m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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