Selectivity
31%
Total Students
5,102
UG 3,910
PG 1,192
Satisfaction Index
93%
Salary After Attending
$59,900
BASIC
| Web Site | www.richmond.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | University of Richmond |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 3,910 |
| Women | 2,155 (55.12%) |
| Men | 1,755 (44.88%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,192 |
| Women | 748 (62.75%) |
| Men | 444 (37.25%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 63,040 |
| Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Retention Rate | 93 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | admissions.richmond.edu/ |
| Online Application URL | admissions.richmond.edu/process/index.html |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 31 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | Required |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 31% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 30% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 32% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 26% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 25% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 28% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 42% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 600 | 700 |
| SAT - Maths | 620 | 620 |
| ACT - Composite | 29 | 32 |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.financialaid.richmond.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/richmond |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$49,420 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,460 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,100 |
Other Expenses |
$1,060 |
| Total | $63,040 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$23,880 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,460 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,100 |
Other Expenses |
$1,060 |
| Total | $37,500 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 147 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 54.6% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 40,970 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 60,22,590 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 3 | - | - |
| Area Studies, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| European Studies/Civilization. | 2 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Russian Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 52 | - | - |
| Molecular Biochemistry. | 29 | - | - |
| Category total | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | 65 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 203 | 39 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | 8 | 22 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | 58 | - | - |
| Category total | 334 | 61 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Journalism. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Information Science/Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Information Technology. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | - | 20 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | 15 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| French Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Latin Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | 16 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal. | 5 | - | - |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - | 4 | - |
| Category total | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 10 | 20 | - |
| Category total | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 17 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization. | 4 | - | - |
| Cognitive Science. | 1 | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 51 | - | - |
| Category total | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Studies. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 3 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 20 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 32 | - | - |
| Category total | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 1 | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | 6 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 25 | - | - |
| Geography. | 3 | - | - |
| International Economics. | 3 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 15 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 37 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 3 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 817 | 120 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 49% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 3,910 |
| Women (% of total) | 2,155 (55.12%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,755 (44.88%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.31 % Asian - 6.24 % Black/African-American - 7.54 % Hispanic/Latino - 6.75 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 3.48 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.03 % White - 58.36 % Unknown - 6.47 % International Students - 10.82 % |
| All Graduate Students | 1,192 |
| Women (% of total) | 748 (63%) |
| Men (% of total) | 444 (37%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.25 % Asian - 1.85 % Black/African-American - 9.56 % Hispanic/Latino - 2.27 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.26 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.17 % White - 75 % Unknown - 6.63 % International Students - 3.02 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 93 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
88 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 94% |
| Average Starting Salary | $42,500 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 16.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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