University of Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA (suburban, small city)
Size: 3,161 students
Avg percent need-met: 100% Need Met
Acceptance rate: 28%
Middle 50% ACT: 30-33 **Test Optional for 2021-2022 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1300-1450 **Test Optional for 2021-2022 Admissions Cycle**
U Richmond is a smaller school of around 3,000 students, located in the suburbs of Richmond. It has really strong academics, interesting and unique programs, and is well-resourced to support students. They have a pre-professional climate, rooted in the liberal arts and community involvement. Courses are tough and students are driven and come prepared to work hard. The Richmond Guarantee ensures that every student gets some funding for research or an internship!
Popular majors / known for: Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, Biology
Academic approach: Liberal arts with a separate school of business and school of leadership studies. Undergrad students may take courses from professors in the school of law. U Richmond emphasizes small class sizes and the ability to get to know your professors, as well as research and fellowship opportunities to further learning.
Fun fact: Every year there is a paint fight between the even and odd classes called Color Wars. The event also includes music, refreshments, and a dunk tank.
Check out campus photos here!
Business Opportunities
University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business offers undergraduates three majors (accounting, business administration, and economics) and two minors (business administration and entrepreneurship), along with several concentrations.
More than 50% of all undergraduates at Robins school of business study abroad, and students with a concentration in international business are required to gain international work experience.
Robins has a mentoring program that connects each student with a senior executive with similar professional goals and interests who can offer general career guidance and assist the student with internship and job search strategies.
They have several competition opportunities, such as the Business Pitch Competition and the McWick Case Competition, that help prepare students to enter the workforce.
Students interested in research have the opportunity to do independent study research projects with a faculty research partner.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes, One
Application fee: $50 (waivers available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 1st
Interviews: Considered
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