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Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is a top national liberal arts university known for providing an outstanding, student-centric experience with world-class faculty mentorship — all on a campus often voted among the most beautiful in the nation. Here at Richmond, we cultivate powerful connections between people, ideas, and purpose.
What to Know About Richmond
By the numbers: who we are and how we rank.
Experience one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
The University of Richmond is a top-ranked national liberal arts university where academics are a priority. We want our students to be curious, big-picture thinkers who are mindful of the world around them. That’s why it's hard to find a Richmond student whose interests are contained to just one school or department — our students ask questions, create connections, and explore possibilities.
Our Approach to Academics
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Our admission decisions are based on a holistic, selective process, regardless of finances. After all, having the opportunity to change the world should not be contingent on having the money to pay for school. We ensure that all students from a wide variety of backgrounds can come together, learn together, and grow together.
See Your Admission & Aid Options
Review deadlines and application materials so that you can become a Spider.
Explore need-based aid, merit-based scholarships, and other sources of aid for prospective students.
Our goal at the University of Richmond is to help students open as many doors as possible. That’s why we offer a variety of opportunities and connections — from clubs and organizations to arts and athletics. Whether you’re exploring our city or studying abroad, we encourage you to try as much as possible. Simply put, we want to give our students a great education, a great support system, and the best four years possible.
Explore Student Life
Browse student programming and organizations.
Explore housing, chaplaincy, health and well-being, and so much more support across campus.
Build community, engage across difference, and develop skills to flourish during your time here.
The University of Richmond may be a small liberal arts university — but we do big research. All across campus, whether in the lab, the art studio, the archives, or even around the globe, you’ll find important research happening at Richmond. You can research as early as your first year with faculty mentors and funding to help make it all happen.
How We Do Research at Richmond
Guaranteed funding for summer internships and undergraduate research.
Browse stories highlighting the research of faculty, staff, and undergraduate students.
Connecting you to resources and experiences that go well beyond the classroom.
The University of Richmond is home to everything from nationally-ranked lacrosse to club rugby. We’re one of the only liberal arts schools of our size with 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports. If you’re looking to compete, stay active, or combine the two, we’ve got a team to help you do it. And long after graduation, you’re going to have a great time cheering on the Spiders.
Experience Richmond Athletics
The official website for Richmond's DI athletic teams.
Our premier student-athlete success program.
A fittingly unique mascot for a university unlike any other.
The University of Richmond offers the following master's degrees: