University of Richmond

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Richmond at a Glance

Location:
Richmond, VA
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$40,010
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,010
Room & Board:
$8,810
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,994
Part-Time Undergrads:
393
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.richmond.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.richmond.edu
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.richmond.edu
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
33 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1780–2070
Average ACT Scores:
27–31

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Parking
  • Lack of alcohol-free parties
  • Lack of on-campus dining options
  • Too few concerts on campus
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Students really seem to enjoy UR and its retention rate, 92 percent, seems to reflect that. Those people who just don’t feel like they fit in transfer out after freshman year, so by the time senior year comes around, everyone in your class likes the school and knows one another, for the most part. There is also an influx of students who transfer into the school at the beginning of sophomore year. The best part about UR is the intimate atmosphere that it has, being a somewhat small, private university. It is a comfortable atmosphere that allows them to study in peace and relax when they need to. You get to know a lot of people and develop close friendships with many of them. The campus is gorgeous and so are the people.

Students at UR rarely have much to complain about and few could see themselves at any other school. They realize how lucky they are to be here and try to make the most of their opportunity by taking advantage of the great education, strong alumni network, and career preparation activities that the school provides. There are students who don’t particularly like the school when they first arrive, but by the end of their time at UR, they don’t regret their original choice to attend.

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Facilities at University of Richmond

pianogirl11

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

4.6
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Great Facilities

The gym is really great on campus: tons of treadmills, a nice pool, and lots of equipment that is available to use. The library is also very nice, though it can get very crowded during exams.

May 27, 2012

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Parking at University of Richmond

pianogirl11

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

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Decent Parking

Parking is relatively OK, but depending on which lot you park in, you may have to constantly move your car during sporting events.

May 27, 2012

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Computers at University of Richmond

rwin92

Social Sciences '14

4.2
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Speedy, High-Tech

There are computers located in all the dorms, in addition to all academic buildings. The library has a total of 180 computers, all of which work well and have fast internet access. My only complaint would be that sometimes you can't find an available computer in the library! But there is wi-fi all over campus, so you're more than welcome to either use your laptop or go to another academic buildling for computer access.

May 23, 2012

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User rating for University of Richmond is 3.5 out of 5 based on 303 user reviews.

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