Student Profile

Student Profile

Class of 2029 Overview

Applications and Enrollment

16,560

Applications

16,560 total applications received for the Class of 2029, University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
3,683

Admitted

3,683 students admitted for the Class of 2029, University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
857

Enrolled

857 enrolled first-year students in the Class of 2029, University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Enrolled Class by Application Plan

46%

Early Decision

Early Decision: 46% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029), University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
19%

Early Action

Early Action: 19% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029), University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
24%

Regular Decision

Regular Decisionn: 24% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029), University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
11%

Wait List

Waitlist: 11% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029), University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Admitted Student Academic Profile

The following ranges are not predictors of admission and do not account for all academic factors (high school context, etc.); they simply reflect the middle half of students admitted to the Class of 2029.

For students entering in 2026, the University of Richmond is providing a test optional admission path. Students who wish to do so may still submit standardized test results to support their application.

Middle 50%

Core GPA

(Unweighted)

3.82
4.00

Middle 50% of admitted students had an unweighted core GPA between 3.82 and 4.00.

SAT
1450
1520

Middle 50% of admitted students who submitted SAT scores scored between 1450 and 1520.

ACT
33
35

Middle 50% of admitted students who submitted ACT scores scored between 33 and 35.

Rigor of Curriculum

3/4

of enrolled students took the most demanding curriculum at their school

3 out of 4 enrolled students took the most demanding curriculum at their school.

Class of 2029 Geography



13% Virginia

13% of enrolled students are from Virginia

32% Mid-Atlantic

32% of enrolled students are from Mid-Atlantic

17% New England

17% of enrolled students are from New England

19% South

19% of enrolled students are from the South

6% Midwest

6% of enrolled students are from the Midwest

5% West

5% of enrolled students are from the West

8% International

8% of enrolled students are Internations

1% U.S. Territories &

U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

1% of enrolled students are from U.s. Territories & U.S. Citizens Living Abroad

High School Representation

653

High Schools Represented

653 distinct high schools are represented among enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029), University of Richmond — Richmond, Virginia, USA.
515

High Schools Sending Only One Student

515 of those high schools sent exactly one enrolled first-year student.
53%

Public

53% of enrolled first-year students graduated from public high schools.
47%

Independent

47% of enrolled first-year students graduated from independent schools.

Class of 2029 Demographics

44%

Male

Male: 44% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029).
56%

Female

Female: 56% of enrolled first-year students (Class of 2029).
25%

U.S. Students of Color

U.S. Students of Color: 25% of enrolled first-year students
31%

All Students of Color (U.S. and International)

All Students of Color (U.S. and international): 31% of enrolled first-year students
8%

International Citizens

International citizens (non-U.S.): 8% of enrolled first-year students.
10%

First-Generation College Students

First-generation college students (neither parent/guardian holds a bachelor’s degree): 10% of enrolled first-year students.
12%

Students Whose First Language Is Not English

Students whose first language is not English: 12% of enrolled first-year students.

Financial Aid

Overview

66%

Undergraduate Students Receiving Financial Aid

66% of undergraduate students receive financial aid.
$47,770

Average Financial Aid Award

The average total financial aid award per recipient is $47,770.
$99.6 million

Total Institutional Grants and Scholarships Awarded

The university awarded $99.6 million in institutional grants and scholarships in total.

Need-Based Aid

36%

Undergraduates Demonstrating Need

36% of undergraduates demonstrate financial need.
$66,590

Average Financial Aid Package for These Students

Among students who demonstrate need, the average need-based aid package is $66,590.

Merit-Based Aid

1 in 11

Enrolled Students Receive a Merit Scholarship

Approximately 1 in 11 enrolled students—about 9%—receive a merit scholarship.
$15.9 million

Total Amount Awarded

The total amount of merit scholarships awarded is $15.9 million.

Class of 2029
Activities & Accomplishments

Rest assured that your extra-curricular activities will never be taken at face value. Our holistic evaluation goes well beyond counting clubs, aggregating hours spent, or tallying leadership positions. We recognize these as your talents, passions, and goals that you will bring with you to our campus – and one day – use to make an impact.

The activities and accomplishments below represent more than just the breadth and depth of involvement for the Class of 2029. These are some of the ways we identified ambition, determination, and curiosity – the qualities that define Spiders before they ever set foot on our campus. Don’t see yourself in these experiences? Don’t worry – we know you may demonstrate these qualities in different ways. We can’t wait to see them.

Leadership

189

founded a club, community organization, non-profit, or business during high school

189 students founded a club, community organization, non-profit, or business while in high school.
525

student government presidents, Eagle Scouts, or team captains

525 students served as a student government president, earned Eagle Scout, or were a team captain.

Activism

524

participated in community service/engaged in social justice work

524 students participated in community service or engaged in social justice work.
139

made meaningful contributions toward sustainability

139 students made meaningful contributions toward sustainability.

Interests

519

worked part-time/completed internships or independent research

519 students worked part-time, completed internships, or conducted independent research.
245

involved in the arts

245 students were actively involved in the arts.