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Colleges / University of Richmond

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate24%

Richmond Student Life

University of Richmond Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Richmond has the Greek Life. In fact, more students participate in the Greek Life than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Richmond include Student Governments (WC/RC), Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and GreenUR.

University of Richmond students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming Concert, Welcome Week Programming and SpiderFest.

Does University of Richmond Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Richmond.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 86%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,851
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,643
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Richmond offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Richmond students live on campus. In 2023, 86% of undergrads at University of Richmond lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 14% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Richmond. There are 2,851 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,146 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,643 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 93% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Richmond offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Richmond Athletics

At University of Richmond there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Richmond:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at University of Richmond

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Richmond is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Richmond campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Richmond offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Richmond

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Richmond, take Interstates 64 and 95 to University of Richmond, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Richmond International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Virginia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Richmond's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Richmond Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

23%

In State

77%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

60%

10%

10%

7%

6%

4%

2%

0.23%

0.03%

Undergraduate Students

3,146

Graduate Students

730

Non-Resident / International Students

301

Richmond Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$62,600

Out-of-State

$62,600

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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