University of Richmond Description:
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is a selective private university located six miles from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Undergraduates can choose from 60 majors, and the college typically does well in national rankings of liberal arts colleges and undergraduate business programs. Students can also choose from 75 study-abroad programs in 30 countries. The school's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Richmond has an impressive 8 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 16. In athletics, the Richmond Spiders compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 30%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Richmond
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 580 / 700
- SAT Math: 620 / 720
- SAT Writing: 590 / 690
- ACT Composite: 28 / 32
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 4,348 (3,389 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $44,210
- Books: $1,050 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,760
- Other Expenses: $990
- Total Cost: $56,010
University of Richmond Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 65%
- University of Richmond Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 61%
- Loans: 39%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $32,995
- Loans: $5,562
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, English, History, Organizational Behavior Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 94%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 77%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 83%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Richmond Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://president.richmond.edu/university/index.html
"The mission of the University of Richmond is to sustain a collaborative learning and research community that supports the personal development of its members and the creation of new knowledge. A Richmond education prepares students to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society."
