University of Richmond – Tuition & Success Analysis
University of Richmond, VA
University of Richmond – Snapshot
Four-Year Private University
Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,229
Average annual cost of attendance: $24,699
(National Median: $15,523)
Median student debt for loan recipients: $21,058
Campus Setting: Midsize City
Religious Affiliation: None
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University of Richmond Tuition based on Family Income
For a family income of $0 to $30,000 the average cost is $8,681
For a family income of $30,001 to $48,000 the average cost is $11,387
For a family income of $48,001 to $75,000 the average cost is $14,515
For a family income of $75,001 to $110,000 the average cost is $23,205
For a family income above $110,000 the average cost is $40,438
The “average cost” shown here is a NET cost and reflects the tuition cost after financial aid is taken into account, as reported by University of Richmond. This average is based on the students who receive grant or scholarship aid. In-state tuition is used for public schools.
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University of Richmond Graduate Success
Graduation rate: 88%
(National Median: 49%)
Students returning after first year: 93%
(National Median: 68%)
Median annual earnings (10 years after first attending): $64,500
(National Median: $33,028. The salary data measures salaries of students who received federal student aid. The Salary data does not break down earnings or graduation rates by major, or by state—an important consideration, since salaries can vary widely depending on geographical region. )
Percentage earning above a high school graduate (6 years after first enrolled): 81%
University of Richmond Admissions
University of Richmond Acceptance Rate: 32%
Half of the recent accepted students had test scores in the range of:
SAT Math: 620 to 720
SAT Critical Reading: 600 to 700
SAT Writing: 610 to 700
ACT English: N/A to N/A
ACT Math: N/A to N/A
ACT Writing: N/A to N/A
Twenty-five percent of students accepted to University of Richmond actually performed better than the range reported above. Another twenty-five percent had scores below the reported range.
University of Richmond Student Debt
Percentage of students awarded Pell Grants: 18%
Percentage of students receiving federal student loans: 39%
Typical student debt: $21,058
Typical monthly loan payment: $224
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Majors at University of Richmond
These are the most popular areas of study offered at University of Richmond:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies – 3%
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences – 9%
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services – 38%
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs – 1%
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services – 4%
- Education – 3%
- English Language and Literature/Letters – 3%
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics – 1%
- Health Professions and Related Programs – 3%
- History – 2%
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services – 1%
- Legal Professions and Studies – 1%
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities – 1%
- Mathematics and Statistics – 1%
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies – 5%
- Natural Resources and Conservation – 2%
- Physical Sciences – 4%
- Psychology – 4%
- Social Sciences – 11%
- Visual and Performing Arts – 3%
For more information about the various majors at University of Richmond, visit their website.
University of Richmond Diversity
Overall Composition at University of Richmond
Percentage of Undergraduate Students who attend University of Richmond full time: 93%
Percentage of Undergraduate Students who attend University of Richmond part time: 7%
Percentage of Undergraduate Students who are twenty-five years old, or older at University of Richmond: 9%
Racial Diversity Composition
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 7%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
Non-resident alien: 8%
Two or more races: 4%
Unknown: 6%
White: 59%
University of Richmond Success Ratios
TUN ratios to help compare schools
Earnings to Debt Ratio: 3.1
The median earnings 10 years after start of attending school divided by the median federal debt of borrowers who graduated. TUN found an average of 2.5 based on data of 3,210 schools.
Earnings to Tuition Ratio: 2.6
The median earnings 10 years after start of attending school divided by the average annual cost of attendance that financial aid recipients incurred. TUN found an average of 3.0 based on data of 3,337 schools.
Monthly Liquidity Ratio: 24.0
The median monthly gross earnings 10 years after start of attending school divided by the median monthly debt payment that borrowers who graduated experience with a 10-year repayment schedule. TUN found an average of 19.3 based on data of 3,210 schools.
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