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University of Richmond, Virginia 23173

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Richmond Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate23.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1474

Reading & Writing
690750
Math
720780

ACT Score Range

Composite
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

23.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1474

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,417

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (67)

Student Life

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
8 Years$73,948
10 Years$76,178

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,200
Men
$91,300

Rankings

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

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History & Fun Facts

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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)

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