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 .
Admissionhttps://admissions.richmond.edu/process/index.html
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.richmond.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/richmond
Veterans Tuitionhttps://registrar.richmond.edu/registration/programs/veterans/index.html
Athleticwww.richmondspiders.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&&DB_OEM_ID=26800&ATCLID=205184244
Disability Servicehttps://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.

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.
UR SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Richmond1,47033
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,39031
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia1,09566

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing688720750
Mathematics710750780
Total1,3981,470 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite323334
English000
Mathematics000

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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Richmond
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired