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University of Richmond
University of Richmond turned away roughly 77% of its 15,121 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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University of Richmond sits in University of Richmond proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 10.7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $112,621 four years out. Faculty pay averages $173,304 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,980 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 90.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1410 and 1530 — above the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Richmond's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Richmond without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1410 and 1530; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Richmond received 15,121 applications and admitted 3,525 (23.3%), with 833 enrolling.
How University of Richmond compares
| University of Richmond | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 22.2% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,230 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $76,178 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Richmond student earns $76,178 — 43% above the Virginia median of $53,453 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Richmond lists tuition at $65,230 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Richmond's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $65,230 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of Richmond enrolls 2,980 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Richmond's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
85.2% of University of Richmond students finish a bachelor's within six years — 30.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $65,230 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Richmond
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $112,621 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $112,202 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,856 |
| Economics | $100,608 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $92,389 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $90,369 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $81,253 |
| Biology, General | $69,564 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,339 |
| Psychology, General | $64,584 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,014 |
Median earnings for these 11 University of Richmond programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $76,178 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional University of Richmond programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Richmond?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1410–1530 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 22.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?
23.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,525 admitted from 15,121 applicants.
How much does University of Richmond cost?
At University of Richmond, published tuition is $65,230 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Richmond's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Richmond graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $76,178 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- University of Virginia's College at Wise — 28.5% admitted
- University of Virginia-Main Campus — 16.8% admitted
- William & Mary — 34.1% admitted
- Riverside College of Health Sciences — 12.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.