The mission of the University of Richmond is to sustain a collaborative learning and research community that supports the personal development of its members and the creation of new knowledge. A Richmond education prepares students to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.
The University of Richmond is a private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the T.C. Williams School of Law and the School of Continuing Studies.
Founded by Virginia Baptists in 1830 as a seminary for men, the school was incorporated ten years later as Richmond College. During the American Civil War, Richmond College was used as a hospital for Confederate troops and later as a Union barracks. By the end of the war, the college was bankrupt and unable to continue functioning. In 1866, James Thomas donated $5,000 to reopen the college. The T.C. Williams School of Law opened in 1870.
In 1894, the college elected Dr. Frederic W. Boatwright president. President Boatwright would serve for 51 years. He is most remembered for his decision to move the college in 1914 from its original location in what is now the Fan district to its current location in the Westhampton area of Richmond. The university's main library, Boatwright Memorial Library, is named in Boatwright's honor.
In conjunction with the move, a new college for women, Westhampton College, opened on the new campus. In 1921, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences opened, followed by the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business in 1949, and the School of Continuing Studies in 1962. In 1969, E. Claiborne Robins, a trustee and alumnus, donated $50 million to the university, the largest gift made to an institution of higher education at the time. Today, the university's endowment totals approximately $1.65 billion and ranked 44rd among North American university endowments for fiscal year 2007.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 66% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Atlantic 10 Conference) Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference) Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference) Track (Atlantic 10 Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 34,850 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 29,250 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,436 | 8% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,216 | 14% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 17,387 | 49% | |
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$ 4,619 | 37% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 47% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 82% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 630 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 690, Math: 700 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
ANy Opinions on University of Richmond in VA? I'm seriously thinking about going but want opinions?
Any thing would help...good...bad...
please be honest.
thank you
Also, if you were a student, did you feel that you were provided with ample majors and opportunities?
This is especially important to me because I plan to go undecided
I live in Boston
21 months ago
Best Answer
Well, I'm no expert on the school, but you asked for all opinions, so here goes.
URichmond is extremely expensive. If money is a concern, and you live in Virginia, I'd consider one of the state schools. (Pretty sure you asked a question about in-state tuition, so I'm guessing you are in Virginia.) Virginia has so freaking many state schools, as I'm sure you know. . . you probably have been admitted to one or two or five if you've been adimtted to Richmond. Especially since you're undecided, and may decide to go into a field where pay isn't super-high, you don't want to be stuck with loans that will take forever to pay off.
Then again, if you love the feel of URichmond, and you truly love it, (and especially if money is no object), I believe its star is on the rise. Have you read the online "Spider Journals" of current students? Obviously, they're written to attract people to the school, but they do offer some insight into what it's like to go there.
Is there an admitted students' day or weekend where you can get a better feel for the school--or spend a night there to see what it's really like?
Good luck. Richmond has the coolest freaking mascot ever.
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