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The University of Richmond is a highly ranked liberal arts university offering an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The university is consistently named a "best value" in higher education by leading publications.
The University of Richmond is not a place of “if.”. We are a place of “yes.”. No two Spiders are the same, so we believe your academic experiences should follow suit. We’re here to help you make the connections — between you and new ideas, you and brilliant people, you and far-off places.
Your campus visit is about envisioning your life as a Spider and seeing the place where you’ll learn, grow, flourish, and call home for years to come. Schedule your visit to Richmond today. We’re so excited to meet you. Explore Visit & Events Opportunities.
The University of Richmond admitted 23 percent of applicants for the class of 2027. The University of Richmond is among the 100 most selective colleges and universities in the United States.
For students entering in 2024, the University of Richmond is providing a test optional admission path. Students who wish to do so may still submit standardized test results to support their application.
The University of Richmond reviews each and every application individually. In our holistic, selective admission process — there is no typical applicant and no simple formula to guarantee acceptance.
Why Richmond? See how our community brings together a variety of experiences, a diversity of backgrounds, and a multitude of viewpoints — all to create a learning environment where you’ll grow, connect, flourish, and discover the immense pride that comes with being a Spider.
You can choose from or combine majors from 24 departments and 12 interdisciplinary programs. In the School of Arts & Sciences, you will learn to integrate your classroom experience with your true interests, your calling.
University of Richmond is a private institution that was founded in 1830. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,145 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 350 acres.
The University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. UR is committed to employing a diverse staff, faculty and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community.
