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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA·Private·~22% acceptance

Located in University of Richmond, VA, University of Richmond is a private university. It is highly selective, admitting about 22% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $31,309 per year. About 86% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $76,178 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$31,309/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $80,961
Aid cuts ~$49,652/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.52–4
SAT (middle 50%)1410–1530
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
86%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$67,927
median earnings, 6yr
$76,178
median earnings, 10yr
How Richmond reads an application

What Richmond values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurriculars
Important
Class rankTest scoresTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
InterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From Richmond’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Richmond requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Richmond requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?
University of Richmond admits about 22% of applicants.
How much does University of Richmond cost?
At University of Richmond, the average net price after aid is about $31,309 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $80,961 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Richmond?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1410–1530 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
What are University of Richmond's application deadlines?
University of Richmond's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Richmond value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Richmond rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, and Extracurriculars as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Test scores, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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