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University of Richmond
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 University of Richmond, VA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Richmond, Virginia, this private university enrolls 3,876 students and accepts 22% of applicants, with middle-50% SAT scores of 1410–1530. Business and marketing degrees account for 40% of degrees awarded. The average net price after financial aid is $29,248 annually, and graduates earn a median of $76,178 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
22.2%
Enrollment
3,876
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
85%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1410 – 1530
ACT (composite)
33 – 35
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$12,808
family income
$30–48k
$6,507
family income
$48–75k
$15,553
family income
$75–110k
$22,021
family income
$110k+
$49,892
family income
17% receive Pell grants
32% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Richmond graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
40.3%
Biology
10.2%
Social Sciences
9.7%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
9.6%
Computer Science
4.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$76,178
Earnings (6 yr)
$67,927
Completion
85%
Retention
91%
Median debt
$21,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Richmond?

University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 22.2%, making it selective.

What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1410 and 1530 on the SAT. The ACT range is 33–35.

How much does University of Richmond actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,808 per year, rising to $49,892 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.