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The campus of University Of Richmond is in Richmond, Virginia, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University Of Richmond include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Richmond is known for its programs in law and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University Of Richmond is challenging; it only admitted 47% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 610. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 700. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University Of Richmond has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, University Of Richmond had 4,542 students enrolled (4,045 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of Richmond has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Richmond offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
General Phone: (804) 289-8000
Admissions Phone: (804) 289-8640
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 289-8438
http://www.richmond.edu
University Of Richmond awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 338 | political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, speech and rhetoric, economics, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 320 | business management, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, retail, logistics, business and related services |
| Law | 188 | law, legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 77 | teacher education |
| Science | 76 | biology, chemistry, molecular biochemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | information science, computer and info science |
| Media | 22 | journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | human services, community organization |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Richmond in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 814 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 163 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 87 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 6 |
In 2005, University Of Richmond had a total enrollment of 4,542 students (4,045 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 16% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| New York | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
University Of Richmond offers campus housing for 2,686 of its 4,045 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,778 | 2,743 | 47% | 772 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (804) 289-8640
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,850 |
| Room and board | $ 5,660 |
| Room charge | $ 2,582 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,078 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 990 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Richmond participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (804) 289-8438
University Of Richmond has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 41 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $60,165 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $49,700 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,997 | 7 | $57,385 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $109,231 | 14 | $93,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $77,105 | 36 | $74,040 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $64,460 | 29 | $58,543 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $52,010 | 30 | $50,874 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 178 | $81,478 | 110 | $65,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 4 | $17,650 |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 4 | $17,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 118 | 232 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Track | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 84 | 105 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Richmond Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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