by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of Richmond ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Richmond was awarded 78 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, UR/U of Richmond/Richmond is ranked #66 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond is also ranked #5 on the Best Colleges in Virginia list.
With an acceptance rate of 22%, UR/U of Richmond/Richmond is one of the most selective schools in the country. Good grades and high test scores alone may not be enough to get you into the school, so do your best to submit a stellar application.
About 19% of students accepted to UR/U of Richmond/Richmond submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 750. Math scores were between 710 and 780.
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond received ACT scores from 14% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.
At UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 7 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Richmond is 71%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 93% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like University of Richmond enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond for first-time, full-time students is 88%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Richmond.
The current enrollment includes 3,002 undergraduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
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The average net price of UR/U of Richmond/Richmond is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for UR/U of Richmond/Richmond
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,026 | $18,646 | $15,818 | $27,086 | $47,669 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, approximately 32% of students took out student loans averaging $6,165 a year. That adds up to $24,660 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Richmond.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $76,178 in their early years. This is good news for future University of Richmond graduates since it is 55% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at University of Richmond make the most money.
University of Richmond is an private not-for-profit institution located in University of Richmond, Virginia. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of University of Richmond.
Contact details for University of Richmond can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA 23173 |
| Phone: | 8042898000 |
| Website: | www.richmond.edu |
| Facebook: | facebook.com/universityofrichmond |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/urichmond |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from University of Richmond. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,258 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 282 | $60,580 |
| Law | 151 | $58,083 |
| Human Resource Management | 98 | $49,323 |
| Economics | 65 | $57,385 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 56 | $43,652 |
| General Biology | 51 | $16,026 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 50 | $23,712 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 39 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 37 | $68,711 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,028 students took at least one online class at University of Richmond.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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