More selective than 92% of Virginia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $80,961. College Scorecard.
Higher than 86% of Virginia colleges we cover and 93% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 84% of Virginia colleges we cover and 90% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Richmond acceptance rate & admissions
Of 15,121 applicants, University of Richmond admitted 3,525 and 833 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1410–1530 on the SAT or 33–35 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Richmond tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
University of Richmond majors, earnings & careers
University of Richmond offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Richmond
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,621 | $23,381 |
| Accounting | $112,202 | $20,757 |
| Business Administration | $103,856 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $100,608 | $23,000 |
| Human Resources | $92,389 | $19,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $90,369 | $24,750 |
| Writing | $81,253 | — |
| Biology | $69,564 | $20,064 |
Quick list of all 42 majors
- Accounting$112,202
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$69,564
- Business Administration$103,856
- Chemistry—
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Cognitive Science—
- Computer and Information Sciences$112,621
- Dance—
- Data Analytics—
- Economics$100,608
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English$58,014
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography—
- Geography—
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities—
- History—
- Human Resources$92,389
- Information Technology—
- International / Global Studies—
- International Relations—
- Journalism—
- Legal Support Services—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$90,369
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$68,339
- Psychology$64,584
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Writing$81,253
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Human Resources → HR specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Richmond
Overall prices in the Richmond, VA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,651. Housing costs 1% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 47 inches of rain a year, 15 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Richmond City
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Richmond City at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Richmond with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Virginia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | 22% | $31,309 | 85% | $76,178 | This school |
| Washington and Lee University | 14% | $23,781 | 94% | $94,810 | |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | 13% | $20,744 | 100% | $66,072 | |
| Regent University | 38% | $19,923 | 57% | $44,498 | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | $22,400 | 62% | $67,640 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Richmond would cost you $7,528 more per year than Washington and Lee University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Richmond, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,815).
- Washington and Lee University gives aided families $13,567 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | University of Richmond | Washington and Lee University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,230 | $68,045 | −$2,815 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $2,290 | −$1,290 |
| Housing & meals | $16,210 | $17,685 | −$1,475 |
| Personal & travel | $1,510 | $2,500 | −$990 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,989 | −$3,520 | +$531 |
| Sticker price | $80,961 | $87,000 | −$6,039 |
| Average grants | −$49,652 | −$63,219 | +$13,567 |
| You pay | $31,309 | $23,781 | +$7,528 |
“+” means University of Richmond costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Richmond
What is the University of Richmond acceptance rate?
University of Richmond accepts 22% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,525 of 15,121 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1410–1530 on the SAT or 33–35 on the ACT.
How much does University of Richmond cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $80,961 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $31,309 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,808 and families earning $110k+ pay $49,892.
How much do University of Richmond graduates earn?
Former University of Richmond students earn a median $76,178 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Richmond graduation rate?
85% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 91% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Richmond: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-richmond (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).