University of Richmond

University of Richmond, founded in 1830, is a private, liberal arts university located in Richmond, Virginia. Known for its rigorous academics and dedicated faculty, UR has approximately 4,000 students from 50 states and 70 countries. Containing five schools and renowned for its School of Arts and Sciences, the University is equally esteemed for business, law, leadership studies, and continuing education.

Overview

Established in 1830s as a Baptist Seminary, the University of Richmond (UR) has evolved into a well-known liberal arts University situated on a 350-acre suburban campus. UR is composed of five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, Robins School of Business, T. C. Williams School of Law, School of Professional & Continuing Studies and Jepson School of Leadership Studies, which is the first such school in the U.S dedicated completely to the study of leadership. UR has a total undergraduate population of around 3,000 students representing 50 states and 70 countries. It delivers a truly vibrant inclusive and transformative living-learning experience. The University offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, plus interdisciplinary and individualized study options often involving internships, research, or international study. The faculty-student ratio at University of Richmond is 8:1, and more than 62 percent of its classes have fewer than 20 students, signifying the level of individual attention and guidance every student gets.