The University of Richmond, a private, liberal arts university, provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education.
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Campus Visits Contact
Assoc. Dir. Of Admission
142 UR Drive
Richmond, VA 23173
Experience College Life
Boatwright Memorial Library and 8:15 Coffee Shop
Tyler Haynes Commons
Carole Weinstein International Center
Heilman Dining Center ("D-Hall")
Visitors should begin their experience at the Queally Center for Admission and Career Services at 142 UR Drive. Self-guided walking and driving tour maps are available when the office is closed.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Historic Church Hill
Riverfront Canal Walk and the Richmond Slave Trail
Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor
Visit richmond.edu/visit/city.html to explore dining, history, and neighborhoods beyond Richmond's campus.
Campus Tours
See admission.richmond.edu/visit
804-289-8640
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
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Admissions
Admissions
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The University of Richmond offers non-binding Early Action, binding Early Decision I and II, and Regular Decision plans for the fall term for first year applicants. Students interested in transferring may apply for spring or fall admission. To be eligible to transfer, you must complete or be in progress to complete at least 24 credit hours before the intended enrollment term.
First Year Application Deadlines
- Early Decision I November 1
- Early Action November 1
- Richmond Scholars consideration December 1
- Early Decision II January 1
- Regular Decision January 1
Transfer Application Deadlines
- Fall Priority February 15
- Fall Space Available April 15
- Spring November 1
For more information about application requirements and deadline details, visit http://admissions.richmond.edu/process/index.html.
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Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 1
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 1
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Academic Programs
Richmond integrates a liberal arts core with a top-ranked school of business and the nation's first school of leadership studies, as well as schools of law and professional and continuing studies — a combination you won't find anywhere else. But it goes deeper than that. When an undergraduate can take a first-year seminar with a law professor, or seamlessly pair an economics major with a minor in art history, that's when you will know you are at Richmond.
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Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area Studies, Other.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Chinese Studies.
European Studies/Civilization.
German Studies.
Italian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Russian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Molecular Biochemistry.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Technology.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Cognitive Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Development Economics and International Development.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
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Financial Aid
The University of Richmond meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. Richmond is need-blind in admission for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and need-aware when reviewing admission applications from non-U.S. citizens. Also, Richmond reserves the right to be need-aware for transfer applicants. For more information, visit http://financialaid.richmond.edu/prospective/index.html.
First year students should apply by December 1 for consideration for the Richmond Scholars program. Richmond Scholar awards range from tuition to tuition, room, and board. All first year applicants are considered for Presidential Scholarships which is one-third tuition for up to four years. To be considered, submit the admission application and supporting application documents by the stated deadline.
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Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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90% of undergraduates live on campus all four years with a variety of housing opportunities including gender flexible options. Dining Services is consistently ranked for "best campus food" with numerous eateries across campus and one central dining hall. With more than 190 student clubs and organizations, there are a wide range of ways Richmond students connect with the campus and local communities.
As the only Spiders in the NCAA, Richmond fields 17 Division I sports and 30 sport club teams, winning 47 conference championships since 2000. The Richmond Rowdies cheer on our athletes year round.
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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Location
With its 350 acre campus in the city of Richmond, it is characterized by a distinctly integrated student experience—a rich and innovative life for students inside and outside the classroom—and a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. It is rooted in a determination to engage as a meaningful part of our community and our world. It is committed to ensuring its opportunities are accessible to talented students of all backgrounds.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Every traditional undergraduate student is guaranteed funding of up to $4,000 for one summer research or internship experience before they graduate. Faculty-mentored research experiences allow students to pursue original intellectual discovery while also providing them with the laboratory, field, or archival experience that positions them to compete successfully for admission and fellowships to elite graduate programs.
Internships in fields ranging from healthcare to nonprofits are essential avenues to jobs after graduation, and the search begins with Career Services. In the case of unpaid internships, UR Summer Fellowships enable students to pursue those opportunities that, taken early in their academic career, position them to secure subsequent paid internships and gain traction in the professional world.
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Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Tennis
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
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Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
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Education & Training
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