University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 22.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 15,121
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 3,525
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 833
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 24%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 23%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 24%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 700–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 710–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 33–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 20% / 16%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $80,961
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $65,230
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $65,230
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,000
- Students with federal loans
- 32%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 85%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 91%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $52,666
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $76,178
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 2,980
- Graduate students
- 667
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 7 : 1
- Women
- 54%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 17%
- Full-time faculty
- 74%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Kevin F. Hallock
- Main phone
- (804) 289-8000
- Address
- 410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA 23173
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 12 |
| Early Action | November 1 | January 23 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 1 | February 13 |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | March 13 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $50 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 1 required Richmond essay, choice of 3 prompts (350–650 words)
- Recommendations
- 1 from a school official (ideally counselor); up to 2 more accepted
Testing: Test-optional for students entering in 2027; SAT and ACT superscored
Financial aid policies
- Need-blind for U.S. applicants
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Apply by December 1 for merit consideration, including full-tuition, housing, and food scholarships
- Richmond's Promise: Virginia residents with parental income ≤$75,000 get grants for tuition, housing, and meals
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 36.5% (421 of 1,154)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 3,634 / 2,016 / 102
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admission.richmond.edu, admission.richmond.edu, admission.richmond.edu, admission.richmond.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.