University of Richmond Acceptance Rate
University of Richmond, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,121
- Admitted
- 3,525
- Yield
- 23.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Richmond's acceptance rate has fallen from 31.8% in 2014–15 to 23.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,921 to 15,121 (+52%) over that period.
Its 23.3% rate makes University of Richmond more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
University of Richmond has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 23.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,921 | 3,155 | 31.8% | 817 |
| 2015–16 | 9,977 | 3,104 | 31.1% | 807 |
| 2016–17 | 10,422 | 3,385 | 32.5% | 815 |
| 2017–18 | 10,013 | 3,301 | 33% | 801 |
| 2018–19 | 11,882 | 3,585 | 30.2% | 832 |
| 2019–20 | 12,356 | 3,500 | 28.3% | 832 |
| 2020–21 | 12,060 | 3,727 | 30.9% | 811 |
| 2021–22 | 13,955 | 4,015 | 28.8% | 876 |
| 2022–23 | 14,364 | 3,501 | 24.4% | 851 |
| 2023–24 | 15,121 | 3,525 | 23.3% | 833 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,643 | 1,951 | 22.6% |
| Men | 6,478 | 1,574 | 24.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–750 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 720–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 16% |
How University of Richmond compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Richmond's acceptance rate?
University of Richmond's acceptance rate is 23.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,525 admitted of 15,121 applicants).
Is University of Richmond test optional?
University of Richmond is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Richmond?
University of Richmond received 15,121 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,525.
What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?
Admitted students at University of Richmond typically scored 690–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 720–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Richmond getting harder to get into?
University of Richmond has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 31.8% in 2014–15 to 23.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.richmond.edu/.