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About University of Richmond

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University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college in University Of Richmond, VA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and selective admissions. With an acceptance rate of 24%, UR is highly selective, typically enrolling around 851 students each year. UR is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1430–1510, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UR meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $12,808.

Admissions

University of Richmond acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

24%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1470
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1430 – 1510 (test optional)

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ED advantage at University of Richmond: ED acceptance rate is 34% vs 24% regular decision, more than double. If University of Richmondis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Richmond

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Essay Strategy
Richmond's essay reviewers value students who can articulate exactly why Richmond fits their academic and personal goals, so name specific professors, programs like the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, or the Business School's unique curriculum rather than writing a generic college essay.
Test Score Strategy
Richmond is test optional, and if your score falls below their middle range, you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA, essays, and activities speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Richmond actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Meets 100% of demonstrated need: University of Richmond meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. University of Richmond's sticker price of ~$75k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$75k/yr$12.8k
30k-48k~$75k/yr$6.5k
48k-75k~$75k/yr$15.6k
75k-110k~$75k/yr$22.0k
110k+~$75k/yr$49.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

88%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$68k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,200
Undergrad Enrollment
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