- Acceptance rate: 22% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 700–750 reading and writing, 710–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $35,263 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Richmond reported: an acceptance rate of 22% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 33–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Richmond reviews each application.
University of Richmond GPA requirements
University of Richmond requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Richmond hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Richmond acceptance rate
University of Richmond admitted 3,585 of 16,152 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 22%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Richmond is a private nonprofit 4-year university in University of Richmond, Virginia, with 3,055 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Richmond in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1497 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Richmond looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Richmond awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,263 a year at University of Richmond in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into the University of Richmond?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. University of Richmond admitted 22% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Richmond students have?
The middle 50% of University of Richmond's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 700–750 in reading and writing and 710–780 in math; ACT composite 33–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does the University of Richmond look for?
University of Richmond requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Richmond?
University of Richmond's acceptance rate was 22% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,585 of 16,152 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at the University of Richmond with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Richmond admitted 22% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Richmond?
A lot: University of Richmond requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Richmond require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Richmond is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at the University of Richmond?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,263 a year at University of Richmond in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Richmond consider legacy status?
Yes. University of Richmond considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Richmond give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Richmond awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Richmond's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of RichmondU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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