# University of Richmond

Private nonprofit college in University of Richmond, VA. IPEDS ID 233374.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-richmond · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-richmond.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 22% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $31,309 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 85%; beats 86% of VA colleges and 93% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $76,178; beats 84% of VA colleges and 90% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,808 |
| 30-48k | $6,507 |
| 48-75k | $15,553 |
| 75-110k | $22,021 |
| 110k+ | $49,892 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $80,961
- Tuition and fees: $65,230
- Housing and meals: $16,210; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 700–750; SAT math: 710–780; ACT: 33–35 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 15,121 applicants, 3,525 admitted, 833 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 22%, ACT 33–35 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 23%, ACT 32–34 (IPEDS Admissions)

### State-published GPA and test ranges (middle 50%)
- Entering Fall 2026: GPA (basis not stated) 3.72–3.97; SAT 1420–1500; ACT 33–34; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27)
- Entering Fall 2025: GPA (basis not stated) 3.71–3.96; SAT 1410–1490; ACT —; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2025-26)
- Check chances: https://educationguide.com/chances?school=university-of-richmond

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,763 | $112,621 | $23,381 |
| Accounting | $71,508 | $112,202 | $20,757 |
| Business Administration | $68,151 | $103,856 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $61,027 | $100,608 | $23,000 |
| Human Resources | $55,123 | $92,389 | $19,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,421 | $90,369 | $24,750 |
| Writing | not reported | $81,253 | not reported |
| Biology | $36,300 | $69,564 | $20,064 |
| Political Science | $43,253 | $68,339 | $23,080 |
| Psychology | $36,309 | $64,584 | $25,500 |
| English | $38,333 | $58,014 | $22,980 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | $33,340 | not reported | $19,750 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | $43,157 | not reported | $15,897 |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $34,796 | not reported | $23,346 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cognitive Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $22,881 | not reported | $23,000 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | not reported | not reported | $19,000 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $95,660 (Richmond, VA), $117,580 (VA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Human Resources → HR specialist: median wage $79,340 (Richmond, VA), $82,090 (VA), $75,940 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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