University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia · Private
University of Richmond admitted 22% of 16,560 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1420–1490 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 88% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Richmond
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Application deadlines
University of Richmond’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and University of Richmond accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Richmond asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Richmond’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 37% (421 of 1,154), compared with 22% for all applicants.
University of Richmond offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
3,634 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,016 took it, and 102 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Richmond rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.81 GPA. 63% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,320 a year. After grants, students paid $35,263 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Richmond’s acceptance rate?
University of Richmond admitted 22% of applicants: 3,683 of 16,560 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Richmond’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 1, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1420 to 1490, with a median around 1440. A score at or above 1440 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Richmond’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and University of Richmond accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Richmond require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Richmond asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does University of Richmond have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, University of Richmond asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (choose one prompt (the richmond question), 350–650 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does University of Richmond require the CSS Profile?
Yes. University of Richmond uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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