UR Description

It’s not surprising that the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, is selective in its admissions process.

Academics at University of Richmond are not only rigorous, but also require students to tackle philosophical questions and study and expand across the disciplines.

In the first year, all students take an intensive seminar in the philosophy and literature of different nations.

After that they move on to their major field of study, which could be Business or a subject in the Liberal Arts, Natural or Social Sciences, or Humanities. They can also choose to get their bachelor’s degree at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, a highly intensive program that combines the study of economics, history, literature, philosophy, politics, psychology and religion.

Research is also a part of the Richmond academic experience and is conducted in various fields including the sciences and the arts.

Campus activities are also highly stimulating. There is a student newspaper, a student radio station, a group of performing arts organizations, multicural groups, religious groups and more.

Eligible Richmond students may receive financial aid in a varity of sources. Contact the school for more details.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Spiders

Nicknames

UR, U of R

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$40,010

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,010

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

4,344

UR Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,328
Freshman Class
923
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,344

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
21%
Out-of-State
79%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
72%
Latino
3%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

Virginia
21%
New York
12%
Pennsylvania
11%
New Jersey
11%
Massachusetts
5%
Other
40%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%