University of Richmond (UR)
28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA 23173
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
Website
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%