University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate: 22%; Very selective
Average net price: $34,256; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 87%
Median earnings: $92,362; 10 years after enrolling

University of Richmond is a private nonprofit college in University of Richmond, VA with 2,980 undergraduates. It admits 22% of applicants, and admitted students average 1497 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,256 per year ($21,456 for families earning under $30,000). 87% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $92,362 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 22%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 15,121; Fall 2023
Admitted: 3,525; Fall 2023
Yield: 24%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing700–750

200800

SAT Math710–780

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What University of Richmond looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $84,768; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $67,840

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$21,456
$30–48k$10,079
$48–75k$16,251
$75–110k$44,118
$110k+$44,084

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 87%
Freshman retention: 91%
Median earnings: $92,362; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $21,500; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,980
Student–faculty ratio: 7:1
Receive Pell grants: 20%

White62%
Hispanic9%
Black7%
Asian6%

University of Richmond FAQ

What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?+

University of Richmond admits 22% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1497.

What ACT score do you need for University of Richmond?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is University of Richmond test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Richmond?+

In Fall 2023, 15,121 students applied to University of Richmond and 3,525 were admitted; 833 enrolled.

Does University of Richmond consider legacy status?+

Yes. University of Richmond reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Richmond require an essay?+

University of Richmond reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Richmond cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $84,768 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,256.

What is University of Richmond's graduation rate?+

87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 233374 · How we use this data