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How to Get Into University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Richmond Admissions Statistics

22%
Acceptance Rate
700-750
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
710-780
SAT Math (mid 50%)
33-35
ACT (mid 50%)
2,980
Undergrads
85%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Richmond

Understand what 22% really means

At University of Richmond's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1410-1530 combined SAT or 33-35 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

University of Richmond offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is University of Richmond, the deadline table below is your calendar.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where University of Richmond fits.

University of Richmond Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Early Decision (ED) November 1, 2025
Early Decision II (ED II) January 1, 2026
Regular Decision (RD) January 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Required
Counselor recommendation Required

University of Richmond Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $80,961
Tuition & fees $65,230
Room & board (on campus) $17,140
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $31,309

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $12,808
$30-48k $6,507
$48-75k $15,553
$75-110k $22,021
$110k+ $49,892
17.2%
Students receiving Pell Grants
32%
Students taking federal loans
91%
Freshman retention rate
7:1
Student-faculty ratio

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