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How strong are the academics at University of Richmond?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

7:1
Student to faculty ratio
15
Average class size
82%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Richmond has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
181
10-19
493
20-29
187
30-39
2
40-49
1

Honors Programs

University of Richmond has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Richmond's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Richmond:

93%
First-year retention rate
82%
4-year grad rate
88%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $62,500. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$62,500
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Richmond's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
1
45.4
89.8
134.2
178.6
223

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Russian Studies 6
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
  • Near and Middle Eastern Studies 3
  • Russian Studies 3
  • Italian Studies 3
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Chinese Studies 1
  • German Studies 1
  • German Studies 1
  • Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
  • Chinese Studies 0
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
  • Italian Studies 0
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 55
  • Molecular Biochemistry 20
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 223
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 57
  • Accounting 34
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 17
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6
Communication
  • Journalism 9
  • Journalism 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 19
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
  • Information Technology 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Rhetoric and Composition 20
  • English Language and Literature, General 19
  • Rhetoric and Composition 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Latin Language and Literature 0
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Bioethics/Medical Ethics 30
  • Bioethics/Medical Ethics 17
History
  • History, General 6
  • History, General 5
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 48
  • International/Globalization Studies 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Cognitive Science, General 1
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 1
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization 1
  • Cognitive Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 8
  • Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 14
  • Physics, General 9
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 38
  • Psychology, General 14
Social Sciences
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 38
  • Political Science and Government, General 30
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 8
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Geography 4
  • Anthropology, General 4
  • Geography 1
  • Anthropology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
  • Dance, General 1
  • Dance, General 0

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