University of Richmond

    University of Richmond, VA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1410–1530
    Median ~1470
    Acceptance rate
    22%
    Enrollment
    2,980
    ACT middle 50%
    33–35

    What the numbers say about UR/U of Richmond/Richmond

    • The reported middle 50% spans 120 points, from 1410 to 1530. A planning score near or above 1570 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 22% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 85% completion rate and $76,178 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1470 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $65,230
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $65,230
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $76,178
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    85%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1410 and 1530. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1570 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1530 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1470 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1410 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UR/U of Richmond/Richmond's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI1360–153016%
    University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD1400–153045%
    William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA1400–153034%
    Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI1400–153019%
    Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC1400–153013%
    Bates CollegeLewiston, ME1420–153013%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UR/U of Richmond/Richmond?

    University of Richmond's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1410–1530, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1570 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UR/U of Richmond/Richmond's acceptance rate?

    University of Richmond's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 22%.

    How much does it cost to attend UR/U of Richmond/Richmond?

    Published tuition is approximately $65,230 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is UR/U of Richmond/Richmond test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Richmond's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.richmond.edu

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