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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia · Private · 2,980 undergrads

University of Richmond admits 22% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into University of Richmond?

22% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1420–1490 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

16,560 applied, 3,683 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Richmond cost?

$34,256 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $84,768.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$21,456
$30,000–$48,000$10,079
$48,000–$75,000$16,251
$75,000–$110,000$44,118
over $110,000$44,084

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of Richmond due?

52 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
52days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027
52days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027

Richmond Scholars: apply by Dec 1, 2026.

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Checked on admissions.richmond.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does University of Richmond need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 19% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1460 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.richmond.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

2,980
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in University of Richmond, VA.
91%
of first-years come back for year two.
82%
finish in four years. 88% within six.
$92.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Richmond is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 1Early decision II collegesMost selective in VirginiaColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is University of Richmond test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Richmond is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.richmond.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?
22% for fall 2025: 3,683 of 16,560 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1420 to 1490 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Richmond cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,251 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $84,768.
When is the University of Richmond application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.richmond.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does University of Richmond have early decision?
Yes. 421 of 1,154 early decision applicants were admitted (36%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.