University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,098
Graduate Enrollment: 724
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 28.77%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 12.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 65.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 61.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.1%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 10.1%
Asian: 6.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 9.5%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 10.1%
Asian: 6.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 9.5%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $72,285
In-State tuition: $58,570Out-of-State tuition: $58,570
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,070 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,950 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,070 (2022)
Average Family Income: $110,209 (2017)
Median Family Income: $73,024 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 17.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 31.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,287 |
| $30k-48k | $12,860 |
| $48k-75k | $13,389 |
| $75k-110k | $24,362 |
| $110k+ | $48,763 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 84%6-year graduation rate: 89%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,264 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,203 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 68.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 61.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $50,095 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $66,219 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 31 | $23,381 | $260 | $82,353 ($6,863) | $103,441 ($8,620) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 37 | $19,750 | $201 | $34,273 ($2,856) | $51,138 ($4,262) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 24 | $15,897 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Information Science/Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 57 | $24,750 | $228 | $49,076 ($4,090) | $59,003 ($4,917) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 20 | $23,000 | $216 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 49 | $25,500 | $265 | $40,170 ($3,348) | $51,312 ($4,276) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 61 | $23,000 | $241 | $53,555 ($4,463) | $102,501 ($8,542) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 53 | $23,080 | $244 | $41,317 ($3,443) | $58,382 ($4,865) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | 23 | $19,000 | $164 | $25,628 ($2,136) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 225 | $20,500 | $218 | $61,774 ($5,148) | $79,209 ($6,601) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 41 | $250 | $106,643 ($8,887) | $110,582 ($9,215) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 53 | $20,757 | $217 | $67,402 ($5,617) | $86,270 ($7,189) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 79 | $19,500 | $207 | $53,925 ($4,494) | $59,752 ($4,979) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 27 | $66,067 ($5,506) | $81,242 ($6,770) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | History. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 26 | $331 | $49,426 ($4,119) | $49,430 ($4,119) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 16 | $64,033 ($5,336) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 18 | $62,541 ($5,212) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 122 | $1,140 | $63,433 ($5,286) | $86,168 ($7,181) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 18 | $22,980 | $244 | $31,548 ($2,629) | $34,036 ($2,836) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 15 | $49,278 ($4,107) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 56 | $20,064 | $208 | $30,790 ($2,566) | $52,909 ($4,409) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 30 | $23,346 | $248 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classical and Ancient Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cognitive Science. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $111,141Full time faculty: 63%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,405,602,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $3,351,493,000 (2022)