University of Richmond
About
The University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is a primarily undergraduate, residential institution with approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences; the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business; the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; the University of Richmond School of Law; and the School of Professional & Continuing Studies. It is classified among "Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus".
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 58 Title IV programs, 15 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 43 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing15 · 25.9%
- No Data43 · 74.1%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Programmatic accreditations · 4
Action history · 7
- Aug 2025Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar · Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- Jun 2025Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Apr 2024Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Aug 2022Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Dec 2018Renewal of AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 618 students received $3.8M in Pell grants, alongside $21.0M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 680 borrowers who entered repayment, 6 (0.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at University of Richmond
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 11
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus8
Includes 6 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Race1
- Sexual orientation1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- Gray Court1 fireOtherDamage $0-$99
Data quality: 3 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
University of Richmond vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions University of Richmond selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of Richmond | 85% | — | 3,722 | $33,417 | Baccalaureate |
Babson College | 93% | 17.1% | 3,932 | $38,876 | — |
Barnard College | 93% | 8.8% | 3,487 | $39,253 | Baccalaureate |
Bentley University | 87% | 45.1% | 5,333 | $38,787 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Brandeis University | 86% | 40.5% | 5,205 | $33,885 | R1 Research |
Bucknell University | 86% | 28.9% | 3,969 | $40,429 | Baccalaureate |
Clark University | 77% | 39.5% | 3,925 | $27,711 | R2 Research |
Colgate University | 91% | 13.9% | 3,211 | $29,107 | Baccalaureate |
College of the Holy Cross | 87% | 17.6% | 3,126 | $36,868 | Baccalaureate |
Colorado College | 88% | 18.5% | 2,056 | $31,678 | Baccalaureate |
Davidson College | 91% | 13.4% | 1,869 | $18,127 | Baccalaureate |
Denison University | 79% | 17.4% | 2,394 | $38,111 | Baccalaureate |
Dickinson College | 80% | 42.1% | 2,314 | $32,191 | Baccalaureate |
Elon University | 84% | 66.3% | 7,239 | $41,048 | Doctoral/Professional |
Franklin and Marshall College | 84% | 28.2% | 1,808 | $39,061 | Baccalaureate |
Furman University | 79% | 42.9% | 2,554 | $29,997 | Baccalaureate |
Illinois Wesleyan University | 75% | 39.3% | 1,582 | $29,550 | Baccalaureate |
Lafayette College | 88% | 31.4% | 2,775 | $32,496 | Baccalaureate |
Lehigh University | 88% | 25.9% | 7,692 | $33,549 | R2 Research |
Lewis & Clark College | 75% | 78.5% | 3,504 | $36,084 | Baccalaureate |
Middlebury College | 91% | 10.7% | 2,803 | $25,934 | Baccalaureate |
Oberlin College | 81% | 34.2% | 2,909 | $39,184 | Baccalaureate |
Pepperdine University | 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional |
Rice University | 95% | 8.0% | 8,961 | $12,640 | R1 Research |
Skidmore College | 83% | 21.1% | 2,704 | $34,581 | Baccalaureate |
Smith College | 89% | 21.0% | 2,857 | $26,181 | Baccalaureate |
St Olaf College | 84% | 48.3% | 3,124 | $22,752 | Baccalaureate |
Trinity College | 84% | 29.2% | 2,238 | $35,009 | Baccalaureate |
Trinity University | 84% | 25.9% | 2,687 | $23,650 | Baccalaureate |
Washington and Lee University | 94% | 14.0% | 2,241 | $23,911 | Baccalaureate |
Wesleyan University | 93% | 16.5% | 4,011 | $27,888 | Baccalaureate |
William & Mary | 89% | 34.1% | 9,818 | $22,529 | R2 Research |
| Peer group median | 86% | 28.2% | 3,125 | $32,957 |
University of Richmond Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Institutional Effectiveness oversees continuous improvement activities at the University, including accreditation; academic program assessment; administrative planning and evaluation; institutional research and reporting; and strategic planning analysis.
Visit IR office page- Melissa HartzExecutive Director
- Bill GalaspieBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Peterson HaasJr. Data Analyst
- Casey KerinsAssistant Director, Reporting and Analytics
- Kim PowellAdministrative Coordinator
- Dr. Randy RomichAssessment Specialist
- Dr. Deborah WhiteSenior Research Analyst
Research funding
External research funding from NSF, NIH, HERD, and federal spending sources.
Common Data Set (20)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionData Management Committee - IT Governance - University of RichmondThe page details the function, purpose, and membership of the University of Richmond's Data Management Committee (DMC) within the IT Governance framework. The DMC is responsible for coordinating data-related activities, defining roles for data stewardship, recommending policy changes, and resolving differences in data definitions. It serves as an advisory body to improve data quality, access, and analytics strategies. Membership includes representatives from various university offices.itgovernance.richmond.edu
- Data dictionaryInstitutional Research - Institutional Effectiveness - University of Richmond2023The University of Richmond's Institutional Effectiveness page outlines its commitment to institutional research, used to evaluate trends and statistics for strategic planning and comparison with other universities. It highlights aspects like accreditation, assessment, academic program review, and various survey results which contribute to enhancing the educational effectiveness and quality at the institution.ifx.richmond.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFact Book - Institutional Effectiveness - University of Richmond2023The University of Richmond Fact Book is a comprehensive summary of statistics and trends for each academic year, covering various metrics such as admissions, enrollment, financials, and demographics. The Fact Book also provides details on study abroad programs, the number of degrees conferred, and faculty and staff demographics. The most recent edition available is for the academic year 2023-24, with previous editions listed back to 2012-13. It serves as an essential resource for understanding institutional effectiveness at the University.ifx.richmond.edu
- GlossaryInstitutional Research - Institutional Effectiveness - University of RichmondThe University of Richmond's Institutional Research and Effectiveness division focuses on evaluating trends and statistics to ensure strategic planning and inter-university comparison. It involves processes like Accreditation, Assessment, the Quality Enhancement Plan, and surveys like the National Survey of Student Engagement. The data collected supports strategic evaluations and advancements.ifx.richmond.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Plan - University of Richmond2023The University of Richmond's Strategic Plan aims to leverage the institution's strengths and resources to achieve greater heights. It emphasizes five strategic priorities: Academic Excellence, Belonging & Community, Access & Affordability, Well-Being, and Experiential Learning & Community Engagement. The plan seeks to foster a holistic educational environment that prepares students for purposeful leadership in a diverse world.strategicplan.richmond.edu
Grants & funding (3)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of University of Richmond (10)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Tim KainePolitics
- Michael DunkleyPolitics
- Absalom RobertsonPolitics
- Leland D. MelvinScience and Technology
- Leslie M. Baker, Jr.Business
- Kelly CorriganLiterature
- Earl HamnerTelevision
- Bruce AllenBusiness
- Bret MyersSports
- Kenny AtkinsonSports
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