International Admission Requirements
International students apply to the University of Richmond under the same application timeline as all other students. All applicants, regardless of nationality, receive equal consideration during the admission process; however, non-U.S. citizens must complete a short supplemental form called the International Financial Certification, which is used for issuing immigration documents.
Required Credentials
We recognize that academic credentials vary from country to country. Students who apply for admission from high schools in the United States present evidence of their academic achievements in the form of a high school transcript, which indicates that they have received, or are in the process of earning, a high school diploma. International students must present comparable evidence of academic achievement. The Office of Admission maintains a list of international academic credentials, which are the minimum required for admission consideration. Our admission counselors carefully consider each student's academic preparation as measured by daily work, external examination results, rigor of the student's chosen program of study, level of English proficiency, and standardized test results.
Standardized Test Requirements
All students seeking admission to the University of Richmond must take either the SAT, which includes sections on critical reading, math and writing, or the ACT.
Non-native English speakers, regardless of citizenship, must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results to the Office of Admission.
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Paper-based TOEFL |
Computer-based TOEFL |
Internet-based TOEFL |
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Minimum score required for admission |
550 |
213 |
80 |
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Competitive candidates generally score above |
600 |
250 |
100 |
Our office recognizes that the TOEFL is only one indicator of English proficiency. Therefore, we consider all indicators — including the SAT critical reading score, writing sample, grades in IB and AP English courses, and English teacher evaluation — when making admission decisions.
Official score reports must be sent directly from the testing service. Applicants should consult their school office or the following agencies for information about test dates and registration procedures:
SAT/TOEFL
Educational Testing Service
Princeton, N.J.
University of Richmond code: 5569
Telephone: (609) 771-7600 (College Board) or (609) 921-9000 (ETS)
Internet: www.collegeboard.com, www.toefl.org
ACT
American College Testing Program
Iowa City, Iowa
University of Richmond code: 4410
Telephone: (309) 337-1000
Internet: www.act.org
