University of Richmond

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	2,875
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	29%
Students retention rate	92%
On-time graduation rate	89%

Located in University of Richmond, Virginia, U of Richmond is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Richmond is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, U of Richmond emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

U of Richmond boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,570

Cost of attendance at University of Richmond in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,570

Cost of attendance at University of Richmond in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at University of Richmond received on average $43,905 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$43,905

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	131	17%	$4,976	$651,817
Other Federal Grant	167	21%	$6,177	$1,031,537
State Grant/Scholarships	103	13%	$3,755	$386,810
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	453	58%	$43,778	$19,831,472
Total Grant & Scholarships	484	61%	$43,905	$21,249,819

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Richmond students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Richmond students is 89.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.1%.

89.2%

asian 85.7% 42 students
African American 90.5% 38 students
white 90.5% 447 students
unknown 86.7% 39 students
hispanic 86.0% 49 students
International Students 93.7% 74 students
Mixed Race 78.4% 29 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Richmond provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Richmond offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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