Fast Facts

Fast Facts
The University of Richmond is committed to educating in an intellectually vibrant community dedicated to the holistic development of students. These are not just things we say, but commitments we demonstrate through tangible outcomes. Rankings, facts, and statistics add context to this work, and highlight areas where we continue to excel.
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By the Numbers

#1

"Best Student Support and Counseling Services"
—The Princeton Review (2025)

#2

"Most Beautiful Campus"
—The Princeton Review (2025)

#3

"Best-Run Colleges"
—The Princeton Review (2025)


#22

“Best Liberal Arts Colleges”
—U.S. News & World Report (2025)

#13

“Most Innovative Schools”
—U.S. News & World Report (2025)

#6

"Best Schools for Internships (Private Schools)"
—The Princeton Review (2024)


#1

"Among baccalaureate colleges awarding credit for study abroad." 70% of UR students graduate with international experience.
—U.S. Department of State, Open Doors Report (2024)

$2.8M

Record setting $2.8 million raised in 36 hours by 4,800+ donors
—2025 UR Here Giving Day

30%

$400K raised from 1,500 donors, a 30% increase
—2025 Spiders Helping Spiders


Fulbright Top Producer

Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for 7th Consecutive Year
—U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2025

Expanding Richmond’s Promise

Beginning in fall 2025, qualified Virginians whose total parental income is $75,000 or less will receive grant aid equal to 100% of tuition, housing, and food at the University of Richmond.
—Richmond’s Promise to Virginia


30

Graduating seniors received prestigious scholarships or fellowships.

85%

700+ students from the Class of 2025 participated in at least one internship or summer research experience — many made possible by The Richmond Guarantee, a guaranteed fellowship of up to $5,000 for every undergraduate student to support an unpaid or underpaid summer internship or faculty-mentored research project.

40

Nonprofit organizations in the Richmond region served by senior Bonner Scholars during their four years.