University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 22.2% |
| Applicants | 16,152 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1430–1510 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 32–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $33,417 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $76,178 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-01 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-01 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 3 — max null words each.
- You have a platform to create change. What is an action or policy you might propose to address an issue of social injustice in your school or local community, or on a national or global scale?
- Tell us about a time you learned something unexpected. What did you learn, and what happened next?
- Richmond welcomes students from various backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. What is at least one way you will contribute to our community that is not already mentioned in your application?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).