University of Richmond: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 832 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 258 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 229 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 63 | In Virginia |
| # 2 of 5 | In Richmond, VA |
| # 121 of 14,131 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
22%
Enrollment
6,885
Average SAT
1,470
Average ACT
34
Avg. cost to attend
$30,037 /y
Aid receiving
63%
Undergraduates
3,055
Graduates
667
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 22% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Applicants | 16,152 | 6,749 | 9,397 |
| Admissions | 3,585 | 1,613 | 1,969 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 840 | 381 | 459 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 61% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 11% |
| â– Asian | 6% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 7% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Richmond.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Richmond majors
University of Richmond has granted 793 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 111 master's across 9 programs, and 151 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Richmond.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 244 | 29 | - |
| Law | - | - | 151 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 53 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 51 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 47 | - | - |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 34 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | 30 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 32 | - | - |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 32 | - | - |
| Accounting | 28 | - | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 13 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 14 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 15 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | 11 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | - | - |
| History, General | 11 | - | - |
| Cognitive Science, General | 8 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 7 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 7 | - |
| Physics, General | 7 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 5 | - |
| Geography | 4 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 4 | - |
| Philosophy | 4 | - | - |
| Women's Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Journalism | 3 | - | - |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 3 | - | - |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 | - | - |
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | - | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | 2 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Information Technology | 1 | - | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 793 | 111 | 151 |
Publications & Citations
University of Richmond has published 14,879 scientific papers with 252,729 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
9,075
/ 151,666
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
5,969
/ 106,917
|
| Law |
5,436
/ 101,239
|
| Biology |
5,335
/ 123,157
|
| Environmental Science |
4,586
/ 90,737
|
| Medicine |
4,452
/ 97,483
|
| Philosophy |
4,449
/ 76,041
|
| Computer Science |
4,242
/ 110,566
|
| Sociology |
4,125
/ 76,619
|
| Physics |
3,760
/ 72,819
|
| Engineering |
3,532
/ 79,788
|
| Psychology |
3,419
/ 94,982
|
| History |
3,296
/ 39,244
|
| Chemistry |
3,259
/ 72,603
|
| Business |
3,096
/ 85,145
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,773
/ 43,736
|
| Economics |
2,565
/ 56,734
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,316
/ 50,608
|
| Mathematics |
2,099
/ 65,731
|
| Genetics |
2,058
/ 51,712
|
| Biochemistry |
2,054
/ 50,365
|
| Archaeology |
2,054
/ 33,450
|
| Art & Design |
1,964
/ 24,650
|
| Geology |
1,861
/ 38,911
|
| Linguistics |
1,837
/ 36,142
|
| Ecology |
1,689
/ 46,048
|
| Social Psychology |
1,495
/ 54,795
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,359
/ 29,229
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,346
/ 39,405
|
| Paleontology |
1,346
/ 32,660
|
| Statistics |
1,274
/ 49,795
|
| Finance |
1,267
/ 30,174
|
| Pathology |
1,251
/ 37,648
|
| Psychiatry |
1,214
/ 38,627
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
1,144
/ 12,998
|
| Management |
1,133
/ 52,397
|
| Materials Science |
1,133
/ 22,111
|
| Neuroscience |
1,054
/ 34,825
|
| Surgery |
948
/ 20,045
|
| Development Studies |
879
/ 18,394
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Vern Morgan
1928-1975 (aged 47)
baseball player
Vernon Thomas Morgan was an American third baseman and coach in Major League Baseball, and a manager and longtime player (1948–64) at the minor league level. A native of Emporia, Virginia, who attended the University of Richmond, Morgan threw right-handed, batted left-handed, stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) (185 cm) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg).
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2. Eric H. du Plessis
1960-. (aged 66)
teacher
Éric Hollingsworth du Plessis is an author, translator and educator living in Virginia. He is a professor emeritus at Radford University, where he taught French language and literature in the department of Foreign Languages, and writing in the Department of English from 1980 to 2024.
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3. Joseph B. Benedetti
1929-2014 (aged 85)
lawyer
politician
Joseph Benedict "Joe" Benedetti was an American politician and lawyer.
4. Marshall B. Booker
1880-1940 (aged 60)
politician
Marshall Burnskill Booker was an American Democratic lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly representing Halifax County, Virginia.
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All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
U of RichmondURRichmond
Founded
1830
Motto
Verbum Vitae et Lumen ScientiaeThe Word of Life and the Light of Knowledge
Colors
ur red, ur blue
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Terms (optional, May, June and July)
Total staff
1,839
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
410 Westhampton Way University of Richmond, Virginia, 23173 United States
City Population
227,000
Phone
8042898000
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