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University of Richmond

Work 28 Westhampton Way Univ. of Richmond, VA 23173
Work(804) 289-8640
Web site: http://www.richmond.edu
  • 33Rank
  • 74Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : University of Richmond

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1830
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 2,794
Setting suburban
Endowment: $1,654,988,000
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 1/15
Application fee: $50
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 39.9 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $38,850
Mission  
School mission The University of Richmond is a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law and continuing studies. The nation's first school of leadership studies and a top-20 business school enhance a strong liberal arts curriculum. Student-centered teaching, discovery-based learning and a global perspective are the cornerstones of a Richmond education. A 9:1 student/faculty ratio, an emphasis on undergraduate research, numerous internships and service-learning opportunities provide a wealth of hands-on academic and professional experiences. In recent years, Richmond students have been recipients of the Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater, Truman and Clarendon Scholarships, among many others.

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