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University of Richmond
University of Richmond,
VA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate24%
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About Richmond
University of Richmond is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of University of Richmond, Virginia. Richmond was founded in 1830. The university currently enrolls around 3,876 students per year, including 3,146 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Richmond
It is very difficult to get into Richmond. Around 24% of applicants get into Richmond each year. In 2022, 3,501 out of 14,364 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Richmond Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 24% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 44% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 28% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 28% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 22% |
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University of Richmond is located in the town of University of Richmond, Virginia,.
If you want to see Richmond for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 64 and 95 to University of Richmond, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Richmond International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Richmond and University of Richmond are like without leaving home.
College Info
Richmond Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Feb 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Richmond is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Richmond is Feb 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Richmond is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Richmond SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1410 - 1500
Math SAT Range
710 - 780
Reading SAT Range
687 - 750
Richmond Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$78,390
In State$78,390
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$62,600
$62,600
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$15,790
$15,790
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Richmond is like? There are approximately 3,876 students enrolled at Richmond, including 3,146 undergraduate students and 730 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 23% percent are from VA and 77% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time23%
In State77%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,876
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
24%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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