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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia Private nonprofit 4-year Midsize city

Overview

University of Richmond is a private nonprofit four-year institution based in University of Richmond, Virginia. Its campus is in a midsize city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 3,722, made up of 3,055 undergraduates and 667 graduate students.

University of Richmond offers certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and professional doctorates across 66 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Business Administration and Management, Law, and Organizational Behavior Studies. It awarded 1,129 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. One of its programs can be completed entirely online.

91% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

Mission

The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world.

Mission statement as reported by University of Richmond

Key figures

3,722
Students enrolled
91%
First-year retention
1,129
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
66
Programs and majors
7:1
Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

CampusOnlineHybrid

Program levels

CertificateBachelorMasterProfessional

Programs and majors offered 66

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Business, Management and Marketing 6
Legal Professions and Studies 3
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 6
Social Sciences 5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 2
Health Professions 1
Psychology 1
English Language and Literature 3
Computer and Information Sciences 4
Education 5
Visual and Performing Arts 6
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies 9
Foreign Languages and Linguistics 4
Liberal Arts and General Studies 2
Mathematics and Statistics 1
History 2
Physical Sciences 2
Communication and Journalism 1
Natural Resources and Conservation 1
Philosophy and Religious Studies 2

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students
91%
First-year retention, part-time students
0%
Student-to-faculty ratio
7:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees
881
Master's degrees
99
Professional doctorates
116
Certificates under 1 year
25
Post-master's certificates
8

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024
3,722
Undergraduates, fall 2024
3,055
Graduate students, fall 2024
667
Full-time, fall 2024
91%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
4,443
Undergraduates, 2024-25
3,618
Graduate students, 2024-25
825
Full-time, 2024-25
88%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
56%
Men
44%
White
62%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Black or African American
7%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
4%
International (U.S. nonresident)
10%
Race or ethnicity unknown
3%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online
1
Programs with a fully online option
3
Online undergraduate programs
Yes
Students studying fully online
4%
Students taking some online courses
42%
Weekend or evening classes
Yes

Campus and services

Setting
Midsize city
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Research designation
Research Colleges and Universities
Athletic association
NCAA
Athletic conference
Colonial Athletic Association; Atlantic 10 Conference
President
Kevin F. Hallock
Services and opportunities
Study abroad, ROTC, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training

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