Facts and Rankings
Who We Are
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Location:
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Richmond, VA
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Architecture:
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Collegiate Gothic
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School Type:
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Private
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President:
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Colors:
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Red and Blue
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Nickname:
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Mascot:
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WebstUR
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Cheers:
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We are UR
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Motto:
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Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae,
meaning “Word of life and the light of knowledge.”
Schools
Academics
Academic Excellence
#8 "Most Innovative Schools" — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
#14 "Best Classroom Experience" — The Princeton Review (2027)
#22 "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
60+ Undergraduate majors
Mentorship
7:1 Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio
16 Average number of students per undergraduate class
0 Undergraduate classes taught by teaching assistants
Research & Internships
Every undergraduate student is eligible to receive a fellowship of up to $5,300 for an unpaid (or underpaid) summer internship or faculty-mentored research project through the Richmond Guarantee.
Students engage in hands-on research, creative expression, and experiential learning across disciplines as early as their first year.
Richmond is frequently included among U.S. colleges producing the most Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars.
59% of most recent class participated in an internship during their time at Richmond.
35% of most recent class participated in faculty-mentored research during their time at Richmond.
Study Abroad
#1 in study abroad participation — Open Doors Report (2025)
60+ countries where students can study abroad.
>70%of students have a significant international experience before graduation.
Careers & Outcomes
#9 "Best Schools for Internships” (Private Schools) — The Princeton Review (2025)
96% of our recent graduates seeking employment upon graduation were employed within one year.
Ranked among the best 50 colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. by LinkedIn for 2026.
Campus Life
Student Life
#8 "Best Health Services" — The Princeton Review (2027)
#12 "Best Quality of Life" — The Princeton Review (2027)
175+ student organizations
Our comprehensive Well-Being Center supports mental, physical, social, and emotional health.
Received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight into Academia magazine.
Campus
Campus features 378 rolling acres with Collegiate Gothic architecture, formal flowerbeds, woodland trails, and a 13-acre lake.
#12"Best Campus Food" — The Princeton Review (2027), with award-winning dining staff and sustainable options.
Location
Located in Richmond, Virginia, a vibrant metropolitan area with over one million people, rich in arts, culture, history, and business.
Students benefit from unique opportunities to engage with the city through volunteering, internships, and cultural events.
#1 "America’s Best Town to Visit" — CNN (2024)
#1 "State to do Business" — CNBC (2024)
#2 "U.S. Cities on the Rise" — LinkedIn (2026)
#14 "Best Place to Live in the U.S." — U.S. News & World Report (2024)
#15 "Best Foodie City" — WalletHub (2023)
Students
3,722 Total enrollment (3,055 undergrad, 667 grad students)
45 States represented, not including Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories
72 Countries represented by undergraduates
12% Undergraduates who are international students
18% Undergraduates who come from Virginia
View our Student ProfileFinancial Aid
100% Need-blind in admission, meeting all of student demonstrated need
$66,590 Average need-based aid package
$99.6M Institutional grants and scholarships awarded
Virginians with parental income of $75,000 or less receive a grant-based financial aid package equal to full-time tuition, housing, and food.
Consistently named a "Best Value College" by The Princeton Review since 2013.
View our Tuition, Housing, and Food FeesAthletics
17 Varsity sports offered within our Division I athletic program
A-10 Affiliation in most sports; Patriot League in football
30 Sport clubs
#13 "Best Athletic Facilities" — The Princeton Review (2027)
Spider Performance (SP4) champions the success of student athletes in their academic, athletic, personal, and professional pursuits.
Explore our Athletics