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University of Richmond

General Information

Name: University of Richmond
Address: 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173
Phone:

  • General information: (804) 289-8000
  • Financial aid office: (804) 289-8438
  • Admissions office: (804) 289-8640

Website: www.richmond.edu
Type of Institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees$36,550$34,850$26,520
Books and supplies$1,050$1,050$1,050
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$6,060$5,660$5,390
        Other expenses$990$990$990
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,060$5,660$5,390
        Other expenses$990$990$990
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$990$990$990

Total expenses   
On-campus$44,650$42,550$33,950
Off-campus$44,650$42,550$33,950
Off-campus with family$38,590$36,890$28,560

Room/board charges are based on a double, air-conditioned room and the 17-meal plan.

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 66%
  • Federal grants: 8%
  • State/local grants: 13%
  • Institutional grants: 49%
  • Student loans: 38%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$5311
  • State/local grants:$2443
  • Institutional grants:$17298
  • Student loans:$4964

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$50
Undergraduate Admissions
Fall 2006
TotalMenWomen
Number of applicants5,4232,1603,263
Percent admitted45.8%53.7%40.7%
Percent admitted who enrolled
Full-time30.5%31.9%29.2%

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 4542
Undergraduate enrollment: 3686
First-time student retention: 92%
Overall graduation rate: 81%

Characteristics of undergraduate students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 84%
    • Part Time: 16%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 47%
    • Women: 53%

White non-hispanic: 83%
Black non-hispanic: 7%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 4%

Degrees offered

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
  • African Studies - Bachelor
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization - Bachelor
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other - Bachelor
  • Asian Studies/Civilization - Bachelor
  • European Studies/Civilization - Bachelor
  • German Studies - Bachelor
  • Latin American Studies - Bachelor
  • Russian Studies - Bachelor
  • Women's Studies - Bachelor
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry - Bachelor
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Molecular Biochemistry - Bachelor
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Bachelor
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other - Master
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
  • Organizational Behavior Studies - Bachelor, Certificate
  • Real Estate - Associate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Journalism - Bachelor
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Bachelor
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
    English Language and Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies - Bachelor
    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature - Bachelor
  • Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General - Bachelor
  • French Language and Literature - Bachelor
  • German Language and Literature - Bachelor
  • Latin Language and Literature - Bachelor
  • Spanish Language and Literature - Bachelor
    History
  • History, General - Bachelor, Master
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Law (LL.B.,J.D.) - First Professional
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Bachelor, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies - Bachelor
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate, Bachelor, Master, Certificate
    Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics, General - Bachelor
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization - Bachelor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Bachelor
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Studies - Bachelor
    Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Philosophy - Bachelor
  • Religion/Religious Studies - Bachelor
    Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General - Bachelor
  • Physics, General - Bachelor
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Bachelor, Master
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General - Bachelor
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Bachelor
    Social Sciences
  • Economics, General - Bachelor
  • Economics, Other - Bachelor
  • International Economics - Bachelor
  • International Relations and Affairs - Bachelor
  • Political Science and Government, General - Bachelor
  • Sociology - Bachelor
  • Urban Studies/Affairs - Bachelor
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation - Bachelor
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General - Bachelor
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General - Bachelor
  • Music Performance, General - Bachelor
  • Music, General - Bachelor


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