University of Richmond

University of Richmond is a private university in Richmond, Virginia, with a liberal arts focus and a residential campus structure that combines undergraduate study with graduate and professional education. The institution enrolls students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Robins School of Business, the School of Professional & Continuing Studies, and the University of Richmond School of Law. Its academic model emphasizes close faculty-student engagement, and the university reports a student-faculty ratio of 8:1.

The university’s work centers on undergraduate education while also serving working adults, graduate students, and law students. It offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations, and it supports experiential learning through research, internships, study abroad, and community engagement. A concrete feature of its access strategy is the Richmond Scholars program, which provides full tuition, room, and board, along with funding for enrichment such as summer research or international study. The university also states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for undergraduates and practices need-blind admission for first-year domestic applicants.