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#16 Best colleges for accounting in AmericaUniversity of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid About $31,000 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,000 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for accounting in America#16 of 1,132
- Best colleges for business in America#38 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#39 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#37 of 1,238
- Best colleges in America#74 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#61 of 1,418
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- Best test-optional colleges in America#67 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#63 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#63 of 1,283
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#37 of 704
- Best colleges for history in America#66 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#63 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#66 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#66 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#62 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#66 of 1,116
- Best mid-size colleges in America#40 of 667
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#129 of 1,829
- Best colleges for economics in America#66 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#36 of 367
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#77 of 690
- Most selective colleges in America#77 of 683
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#84 of 704
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#99 of 682
In Virginia
- Best colleges for education in Virginia#2 of 32
- Best colleges for business in Virginia#3 of 47
- Best colleges for psychology in Virginia#3 of 41
- Best colleges for accounting in Virginia#2 of 27
- Best colleges for history in Virginia#3 of 40
- Best mid-size colleges in Virginia#1 of 13
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- Best colleges in Virginia#4 of 51
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Virginia#3 of 38
- Best colleges for English in Virginia#3 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Virginia#3 of 38
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Virginia#3 of 38
- Best colleges for chemistry in Virginia#3 of 36
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Virginia#3 of 34
- Best colleges for music in Virginia#3 of 34
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Virginia#2 of 22
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Virginia#2 of 22
- Best colleges for art and design in Virginia#3 of 33
- Best test-optional colleges in Virginia#4 of 43
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Virginia#2 of 20
- Best colleges for economics in Virginia#3 of 27
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Virginia#2 of 14
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Virginia#8 of 51
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Virginia#3 of 18
- Most selective colleges in Virginia#4 of 22
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,497 · ACT 34
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$27,137
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average paid by families who received aid, by income. Families who get no aid pay the full cost of attendance: $80,961 a year.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,054 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 46% · Women 54% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 12% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 82% |
| Total students | 3,776 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | About $31,000 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $80,961 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 85% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 83% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 79% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 76% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $76,178 |
| Admission rate | 22% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,507 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Average SAT | 1497 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 700–750 |
| SAT math | 710–780 |
| ACT composite | 33–35 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 50% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Accounting | |
| Business administration | |
| Economics | |
| Human resources | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Biology | |
| Political science | |
| Psychology | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Cognitive Science, Dance, Data Analytics, Ethnic and gender studies, Film and video, Fine arts, Geography, Global studies, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, History, Information technology, International relations, Journalism, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Paralegal studies, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,140 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 7 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 15%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 74%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $887,333IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 94% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Richmond International Airport (RIC)About 13 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ChesapeakeAbout 92 miles away · about 2 hours 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 38°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Ashland Hanover Co Municipal Airport, VA, about 11 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Questions families ask
- What is University of Richmond’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 5% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Richmond cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is about $31,000 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond admitted 22% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Richmond’s graduates do?
- 85% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $76,178; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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- IPEDS unit ID 233374
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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