University of Richmond

At a glance

Admission rate

22%

Total (middle 50%)

1410–1530

Undergraduates

2,980

Setting

City: Midsize

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Richmond is providing a temporary test-optional admission path for first-year students entering in 2027 (policy evaluated yearly each April); non-traditional/homeschooled students must submit ACT or SAT. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo or meet an approved waiver. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admission.richmond.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1410–1530

Reading and Writing

700–750

Math

710–780

Average total

1497

ACT composite (middle 50%)

33–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, CoalitionRichmond accepts first-year applications through the Common Application or the Coalition Application; fee not stated on the page read.

Phone

(804) 289-8000

Source: School's page (admission.richmond.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$67,840per year

Average net price

$34,256What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

87%

First-year retention

91%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$92,362

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study