The University of Richmond's Gothic-style campus wraps around Westhampton Lake in the west end of Richmond, Virginia's capital. It's a private university of about 3,000 undergraduates, with a liberal arts college, the Robins School of Business, a law school and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the first school of its kind in the US. A large endowment for its size pays for small classes and generous aid.
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Official website: rva.gov
1830
Private university
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Around Westhampton Lake
$64,000 – $68,000
Undergraduate tuition, before financial aid
$16,000 – $20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on rva.gov before you apply.
BSBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Leadership Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Juris Doctor (JD)
Professional DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
LSAT or GRE
The first US school dedicated to leadership studies.
A lakeside Gothic campus with small classes.
Generous financial aid funded by a large endowment.
Business graduates join banks, consulting and accounting firms in Richmond, Washington and New York.
Large Richmond employers such as Capital One and Dominion Energy recruit graduates.
STEM graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Law and selected
Campus is in a leafy residential area west of downtown. The James River, with its rapids and riverside trails, runs close by.
Richmond is a mid-sized city with a strong food scene in Scott's Addition and Carytown. Washington, DC is about two hours north by car or Amtrak.
Form I-20 issued by University of Richmond
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduates apply through the Common Application, with Early Decision I in November and Early Decision II and Regular Decision in early January. The law school reviews applications on a rolling basis through the spring.
Undergraduates start in late August. There's no spring intake for first-year students.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Richmond after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Business administration, economics, leadership studies and computer science are popular. Admission is selective and looks at school grades, essays and recommendations, with TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. Many applicants can choose not to send SAT or ACT scores.
Richmond offers need-based aid to some international students and a small number of merit scholarships. Aid for international applicants is limited and competitive, so apply for it at the same time as admission.
