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Richmond, University of

Richmond, VA

Travel:

Driving: 4.5 hours (280-293 miles) from Charlotte, NC via I-85 N
Flying: 1 hour 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to Richmond International (RIC)

Local Airport:

Richmond International Airport (RIC) - 12 miles from campus

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside

  • Courtyard by Marriott Richmond (West Broad St)

  • The Jefferson Hotel (historic downtown luxury)

  • Westin Richmond (Broad Street)

  • Omni Richmond Hotel (Shockoe Slip district, 6.5 miles)

  • Hilton Richmond Downtown

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond Downtown

  • Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump

Places to Eat

  • The Roosevelt - Church Hill (southern comfort food, craft cocktails) 

  • Dutch and Company - Church Hill (farm-to-table) Saison - small plates, creative cocktails (10 tables) 

  • The Continental Westhampton - neighborhood spot 

  • Toast - West End breakfast/lunch favorite 

  • Pho Tay Do - authentic Vietnamese cuisine 

  • East Coast Provisions - Carytown (seafood, sushi, steak) 

  • Can Can Brasserie - French brasserie, full bakery 

  • Buckhead's - upscale steakhouse, extensive wine list

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • William & Mary - Williamsburg, VA (1 hour) 

  • Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Richmond, VA (10 minutes) 

  • Randolph-Macon College - Ashland, VA (30 minutes) 

  • University of Virginia (UVA) - Charlottesville, VA (1.5 hours) 

  • Christopher Newport University - Newport News, VA (1.5 hours) 

  • Hampden-Sydney College - Hampden Sydney, VA (1 hour) 

  • Virginia State University - Petersburg, VA (45 minutes)

College Snapshot

Located in Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond is a highly selective private liberal arts university consistently ranked among the top 25 national liberal arts colleges. Known for its stunning 350-acre Gothic campus (frequently cited as one of the nation's most beautiful), exceptional 7:1 student-faculty ratio, and innovative academic programs, Richmond offers the intimate feel of a small college with the resources of a major university. Home to the nation's first Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the top-ranked Robins School of Business, Richmond attracts academically ambitious students seeking personalized mentorship, generous financial aid (meeting 100% of demonstrated need), and close proximity to Washington D.C.'s internship and career opportunities. 


📊 Admissions Overview 

Freshman Applicants: 16,152 

Acceptance Rate: 22.2% 

Test Policy: Test-Optional (not required for admission, but considered if submitted) 


🎓 Who Gets In 

Class Rank: 17% of admitted students reported class rank 

- Top 10%: 70% 

- Top 25%: 89% 

- Top 50%: 99% 

GPA Profile: Average GPA 3.81 

- 4.0 GPA: 22% 

- 3.75-3.99: 48% 

- 3.50-3.74: 4% 

- 3.25-3.49: 23% 

Test Scores: Middle 50% (for students who submitted) 

- SAT Composite: 1430-1510 

- SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing: 700-750 

- SAT Math: 710-780 

- ACT Composite: 33-35 - 19% of enrolled students submitted SAT scores 

-  14% of enrolled students submitted ACT scores 


📝 What Matters in Admissions 

Very Important: - Rigor of secondary school record - Academic GPA - Application Essay - Recommendation(s) 

Important: - Standardized test scores - Extracurricular activities - Talent/ability - Character/personal qualities 

Considered: - Class rank - Interview - First generation - Alumni/ae relation - Volunteer work - Work experience - Level of applicant's interest 

Not Considered: - Geographical residence - State residency - Religious affiliation/commitment Test Policy: Test-optional. SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but are considered if submitted.

College Snapshot
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