University of Richmond

Research the degree programs offered at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. Learn about its academics, and get admission and financial aid info to decide if this is the right school for you.

About University of Richmond

The University of Richmond (Richmond) is a private school located about 90 miles south of Washington, D.C. The university's campus spans 350 acres in the suburbs outside of Virginia's state capital, Richmond. The university ranked 28th in the U.S. News and World Report list of top national liberal arts colleges in 2013; Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the institution 15th in the nation for its undergraduate business programs in 2012.

Richmond has a Greek system of 15 chapters, and one-third of students are members. The school also has a student newspaper, a radio station, and roughly 180 student organizations and clubs. The university was a 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recipient, and Richmond students have been awarded the Rhodes, Fulbright, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, and Clarendon scholarships.

Academics

All undergraduate students are initially enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition, all freshmen are expected to complete a First-Year Seminar during either the Fall or Spring semester, and they can choose from more than 30 seminar topics. After their first year, students are free to pursue degrees from any of the other four colleges or choose a major within the School of Arts and Sciences, such as criminal justice, computer science, English or philosophy. Roughly 60% of the student body chooses to stay in the School of Arts and Sciences after their first year of studies.

In the Robins School of Business, students pursue degrees in accounting, business administration, and economics. Concentrations in finance, accounting, management, international business, marketing, or economics are available. The University of Richmond School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and offers a free bar preparation course. The School of Professional and Continuing Studies caters to part-time and non-traditional students and has degrees and certificates in liberal arts, education, information systems management, paralegal studies, human resource management, and emergency management.

Admissions

Prospective freshmen should submit the Common Application along with a University of Richmond supplemental form. Applicants need a high school diploma or its equivalent and must have at least 16 credit hours of secondary education; minimum course requirements include English, mathematics, history, science, and foreign language. Students also need to submit ACT or SAT scores and at least one letter of recommendation. As of 2012, nearly 80% of applicants ranked in the top 20% of their high school class.

Admission into the Robins School of Business requires a GPA of 2.7 at Richmond, as well as completed courses in calculus, accounting, and economics. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies admits students who have completed at least one course in leadership studies, and acceptance into the school is based on academic performance, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and an essay.

Tuition and Financial Aid

As of 2012, the total cost of attending the University of Richmond was estimated at $56,070 per year, including room and board, books and supplies, and personal expenses. Financial aid is available through various grants and scholarships. Merit-based aid is available to all students, and the Richmond Scholars Program awards full tuition or full tuition plus room and board to 45 eligible students. Students are automatically considered for the Richmond Scholars Program when they apply to the university; they're also considered for five other scholarships that award partial tuition. In addition, Richmond offers need-based aid through work-study programs, loans, grants and scholarships.

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND QUICK FACTS
School Type	4-year, private not-for-profit**
Degrees Offered	Associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral; certificate programs**
Religious Affiliation	None**
Academic Calendar	Semesters*
School Setting	Mid-size city**
Student Body	4,348 students (3,389 undergraduates) in 2011**
Student Housing	As of 2012, roughly 92% of undergraduates live on campus while enrolled at the school*
ACADEMICS
Schools and Programs	Five schools; over 60 undergraduate majors*
Student-Faculty Ratio	7 to 1**
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2011: Bachelor's: Business Administration (188) Master's: Business Administration (46) PhDs: Law (164)**
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	Students who started in 2003: 82% in four years 86% in six years 86% in eight years**
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	33% in 2011**
Entering Class Size	782 in 2011**
First-Year Retention Rates	94% for full-time and 33% for part-time students**
SAT and ACT Scores of Admitted Students	In 2011: Middle 50% SAT scores: 580-690 in critical reading, 610-700 in math, 580-690 in writing Middle 50% ACT scores: 28-31**
Application Due Date	January 15*
Decision Notification Date	April 1*
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition	$44,210 per year (2012-2013)*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of New Students Receiving it)	In 2011: Federal grants (14%), state and local grants (20%), institutional scholarships (56%), federal loans (39%)**
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	65% of beginning undergraduates in 2011**

Sources: *University of Richmond, **National Center for Education Statistics.

School Contact Information

Address: Office of Undergraduate Admission, Brunet Hall, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8640 or (800) 700-1662
Website: www.richmond.edu