University of Richmond
Location: Richmond, VA (suburban, small city)
Size: 3,291 students
Avg percent need-met: 99%
Acceptance rate: 31%
Middle 50% ACT: 30-33 **Test Optional through 2023 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1290-1440 **Test Optional through 2023 Admissions Cycle**
U Richmond is a smaller, suburban school with a pre-professional climate, rooted in the liberal arts and community involvement. Courses are tough, and the environment is competitive; students are driven and come prepared to work hard. The school encourages students to find internships and jobs by graduation and provides support to that end. There's a strong international emphasis, with great study abroad programs. Students are in general type-A, innovative, and driven.
Popular majors / known for: Business, Political Science, Economics, Interdisciplinary Studies
Academic approach: Liberal arts with some pre-professional schools, including a business school and school of leadership studies.
Fun fact: Every October, U Richmond hosts Trick or Treat Street, where the campus and surrounding community come together to celebrate Halloween while supporting a local charity. Activities include a straw maze, haunted forest, petting zoo, and bouncy house
Check out campus photos here!
Global Feel
University of Richmond is known for its Global Studies program. The interdisciplinary major requires at least one semester abroad. Students choose from concentrations in Cultures & Communication, Development & Change, Economics, and Politics & Governance.
The Office of International Education helps students find off-campus programs of varying lengths--from a week to a year, during the school year and during the summer. Nearly two-thirds of undergraduates study abroad.
The Return is a program that encourages students to reflect on their newfound perspectives as they transition back to on-campus life after studying abroad.
Every year during International Education Week, a different country is spotlighted to promote deeper connection to cultures through lectures, discussions, cultural activities, and the EcoChallenge.
Passport Cafe Soirees provide complimentary food as students engage in “internationally-inspired dialogue.”
University of Richmond brings the world to campus through a global music series, an international film series, and global art exhibitions.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 1st
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $50 (waivers available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 1st
Interviews: Not considered
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