Meet the Class of 2011
Diversity
Diversity is understood to go beyond specific categories of difference related to important demographic identifiers and cultural stereotypes, as diversity also includes each individual's uniqueness with respect to personal values, beliefs, experiences, ideas, and perspectives. Nevertheless, we recognize the need for special awareness of some categories of difference (examples such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, socioeconomic status) that are more likely than others to be negatively impacted by the history and embedded practices that shape current institutional culture.
The University of Richmond strives to create a climate of inclusive diversity where the open discussion of different opinions is sought and valued, and that individuals are heard, understood and respected for who they are without pressure to conform.
- 13% of our students are American students of color, 8% are international, and 10% choose not to report ethnicity
- 12% of first-year students are members of the first generation in their family to attend college
- 10% of first-year students speak English as their second language
- Students represent a wide variety of international faith traditions. There are 17 campus religious organizations
- In the Fall of 2007 68% of enrolled students received some form of financial assistance; the average need based financial aid award was $32,310.