University of Richmond Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
23.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
851
SAT Scores
1,470
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,364 students have applied and 3,501 students have allowed to admit to University of Richmond (Acceptance rate: 24.37%). UR's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.31 % where 851 students have finally enrolled out of 3,501 admitted students.
UR acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as United States Naval Academy and Colorado College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 24.89%).
UR enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 38.67%).
How to Apply to University of Richmond
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UR. UR offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.richmond.edu/process/index.html |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.richmond.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/richmond |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.richmond.edu/registration/programs/veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | www.richmondspiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&&DB_OEM_ID=26800&ATCLID=205184244 |
| Disability Service | https://disability.richmond.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UR and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Richmond is 1,470 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Richmond is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,390). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | 1,470 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,390 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Richmond, 190 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,470 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 688 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,398 | 1,470 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Richmond, 151 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UR Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Richmond. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |