Student-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Full-Time Student Population
3,590
Part-Time Student Population
754
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
395
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
239
Faculty with Terminal Degree
92%
Average Faculty Salary
$93,793
Full-Time Retention Rate
94%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Programs/Majors Offered
60
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 Students: 60%
- 20 to 49 Students: 39%
- 50 or More Students: 1%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
YesAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
YesRecreational/Avocational:
NoAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- Jepson School of Leadership Studies
- Robins School of Business
- School of Arts & Sciences
Degrees Awarded
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Certificate
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Accounting: 3%
- Business Administration and Management: 8%
- Law: 6%
- Political Science and Government, General: 2%
Special Study Options
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
- Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
- Boatwright Library
- Gottwald Science Center
- Jepson School of Leadership Studies
- Music Library
- Whitehurst Study Lounge
Tips to Succeed
- Avoid early morning classes.
- Check your e-mail religiously.
- Do readings before class, and complete your assignments on time.
- Don't stress too much.
- Get involved, but don't get too busy.
- Get to know your professor so you feel comfortable asking for help.
- Go to class, and make sure you show up on time.
- Learn about research opportunities and summer grants available on campus.
- Meet other people in your classes; they can help you, too.
- Research classes and professors before signing up.
- Study up for midterms and finals.
- Take classes that you think you will enjoy.
Did You Know?
- UR has an endowment of almost $1 billion (one of the highest in the nation). This allows the school to attract the best teachers and subsidize the tuition so it isn't too outrageous.
- The Jepson Leadership School is the first undergraduate school in the nation devoted entirely to educating and training students in leadership studies.
- UR was ranked #1 as the best university in the South offering master's level courses. UR has recieved this award for more than 10 consecutive years.
- The University of Richmond was awarded four stars for academics, student selectivity, and campus life by a panel of over 300 students and professors.