The University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college situated on a 350-acre suburban campus six miles from downtown Richmond and 90 miles from Washington, D.C.
The school prides itself on its low student-faculty ratio of 7:1 and the small size of its undergraduate classes. The university also brags that it's the only school in the country that has a spider as its mascot.
Students say they both work hard and play hard, and the data bears this out: The school’s six-year graduation rate is impressive at almost 88%.
The school says it meets 100% demonstrated financial need to help make the price tag more affordable, and Virginians whose parents earn $75,000 or less receive full scholarships.
Looking to go beyond the bounds of classroom work? The college offers the Richmond Guarantee, which makes all undergraduates eligible for fellowships to help cover the costs associated with unpaid or underpaid internships or research projects (up to $5,000).
