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University of Richmond

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University of Richmond, VA

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University of Richmond is a private small school in University of Richmond, VA, enrolling about 2,980 undergraduates. It's selective, admitting about 22% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $112,621/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate22%
SAT range1410–1530
ACT range33–35
Undergrads2,980
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$80,961
4-year grad rate86%
Median earnings, 10yr out$76,178

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Richmond weighs your application

From University of Richmond's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans32%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$69,564/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$112,202/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$103,856/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$92,389/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$112,621/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$81,253/yr
English Language and Literature, General$58,014/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$90,369/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$64,584/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$100,608/yr
Political Science and Government$68,339/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,875
Typical room charge$6,850
Typical board charge$8,020

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of Richmond look for in applicants?

Per University of Richmond's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record, class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?

University of Richmond in University of Richmond, VA admits approximately 22% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Richmond?

Admitted students at University of Richmond typically score between 1410–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Richmond?

Admitted students at University of Richmond typically score between 33–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Richmond cost?

University of Richmond's total cost of attendance is reported at $80,961 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Richmond?

University of Richmond's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Richmond require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Richmond doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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