University of Richmond
PrivateUniversity of Richmond, VA
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Richmond's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Richmond weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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