University of Richmond: Review & Facts

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University of Richmond is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,880 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1830 and is one of the 12 schools and colleges located in Richmond, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

University of Richmond will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
60
University of Richmond implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Law, Biology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Richmond student retention rate is very high at 92% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Richmond is very good - 88%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Richmond is good -- 8:1. Find out more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, around $60,400 annually.

Read the details about University of Richmond additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
24%
Hard
According to government data, 14,364 applications were submitted and 3,501 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Richmond in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
University of Richmond provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Richmond, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Richmond provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,900 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Richmond. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Richmond seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Richmond Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Richmond
410 Westhampton Way
Richmond, Virginia
23173, USA
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