University of Richmond, VA
Highly competitive: fewer than 24 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 28% to 23% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,356 | 3,500 | 832 | 28% |
| 2020 | 12,060 | 3,727 | 811 | 31% |
| 2021 | 13,955 | 4,015 | 876 | 29% |
| 2022 | 14,364 | 3,501 | 851 | 24% |
| 2023 | 15,121 | 3,525 | 833 | 23% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,951 of 8,643 women and 1,574 of 6,478 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Richmond has an acceptance rate of 23% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,525 of 15,121 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 24 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
15,121 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 833 enrolled.
No. University of Richmond is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 28% to 23% — it has become more selective.