B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100

University of Richmond

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
Outcomes
A+
92/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
A
85/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
B+
71/100

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
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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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B+
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C+
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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: September 2026 | Methodology