University of Richmond: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Richmond is a private institution located in University of Richmond, Virginia and one of the highly selective schools in the country. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Richmond admits between 1 in 10 and 1 in 4 applicants, with an overall admission rate of 22%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1440. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,309 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Richmond?

70% of enrolled students at University of Richmond had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.81, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Richmond weight in admissions?

University of Richmond reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Richmond typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 710–780. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 33–35. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Richmond actually cost?

Published tuition is $65,230 for in-state students and $65,230 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $17,140 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $31,309 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 17% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Richmond

Will my child graduate from University of Richmond?

These predict outcomes at University of Richmond better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Richmond

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Richmond, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Human Resources Management and Services and Biology, General. Across all programs, University of Richmond confers roughly 609 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business Administration, Management and Operations program report a median income of about $97,662 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Richmond safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Richmond disclosed 4 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.3 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 3 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

Other colleges in Virginia parents ask about

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  99% acceptance
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  90% acceptance
• Christopher Newport University
  86% acceptance
• University of Virginia-Main Campus
  17% acceptance
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  55% acceptance
• College of William and Mary
  34% acceptance
• James Madison University
  72% acceptance

Common questions parents ask about University of Richmond