B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Richmond

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
University of Richmond campus, University Of Richmond, VA
University of Richmond campus, University Of Richmond, VA. Photo: Talbot0893, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
92/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
A
85/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
B+
71/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,776
Total Enrollment
88%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
23%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Richmond, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$76,178
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$67,927
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,000
Median debt at graduation
85.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,497
Average SAT
17.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Richmond

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$76,763$112,621+22%#74 of 459#113$24,500
Accounting and Related Services$71,508$112,202+47%#16 of 796#33$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,151$103,856+52%#26 of 1176#41$20,577
Economics$61,027$100,608+22%#64 of 368#89$22,750
Human Resources Management and Services$55,123$92,389+36%#8 of 187#19$19,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$49,421$90,369+62%#6 of 207#9$21,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies—$81,253+68%#1 of 137#2—
Biology$36,300$69,564+22%#105 of 841#244$19,597
Political Science and Government$43,253$68,339+8%#151 of 565#249$23,000
Psychology$36,309$64,584+27%#44 of 1027#107$25,000
English Language and Literature$38,333$58,014+19%#83 of 576#137$22,980
Journalism$43,157—————
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$34,796————$23,346
Area Studies$33,340————$19,000
Chemistry$22,881————$20,375

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of Richmond Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Molecular Biochemistry
of 6 schools
#5
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
of 10 schools
#7
Organizational Behavior Studies
of 42 schools
#15
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
of 100 schools
#25
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,600 $62,600
Room $7,570
Board $8,640
Total Cost (On-Campus) $81,320 $81,320

Financial Aid

69%
Receive Any Aid
13%
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 278 grads/yr Law 151 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 65 grads/yr Organizational Behavior Studies 61 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 56 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51 grads/yr Bioethics/Medical Ethics 50 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 39 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 37 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 36 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 33 grads/yr Molecular Biochemistry 32 grads/yr Accounting 31 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 19 grads/yr Rhetoric and Composition 19 grads/yr Mathematics, General 19 grads/yr Chemistry, General 18 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 18 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Richmond's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,776
Total Students
56%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 9%
Black 7%
Asian 6%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Richmond?
University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 23%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of Richmond?
Tuition at University of Richmond is $62,600 for in-state students and $62,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Richmond?
The graduation rate at University of Richmond is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Richmond a good school?
University of Richmond has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Richmond?
University of Richmond has a total enrollment of 3,776 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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C+
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C+
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C
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology