University of Richmond Rankings by Salary Score™

Before attending this school, please think carefully. My experience here has not been good. To start with, the type of students that attend this school are for the most part, pretty despicable. Most students are very rich, racist, and have lived an extremely sheltered life before attending college. So naturally, they think this is the greatest place ever. Social circles are extremely cliquey and entirely revolve around Greek Life and partying. Drama and gossip is magnified because of the small campus size,... Read More and it’s really just silly the way kids here act. If you’re not in the business school, you are pretty much irrelevant and invisible to both other students on campus, and the university administration. The administration is flat out useless. I had a number of quite serious issues in college that I needed help with, and time and time again I was forced to get the services in the city of richmond rather than on campus. The administration only cares about your money, and trust me, they will do whatever they have to do to protect their own name and reputation. It is ruthless and quite saddening. On the bright side, professors are exceptional. You will be academically challenged, but not overwhelmed, as long as you are a motivated student. You will get a great degree, but one must question if it’s really worth the money you will be spending and the drama you will put up with here. Think carefully about your college decisions and good luck!!

The University of Richmond maintains a highly academic atmosphere. Students are given opportunities to glean from well-rounded and deeply committed professors. While this type of experience is not unique to U of R, the student-to-teacher ratio increases the appeal of the school. It is not unusual to see professors at sporting events and other non-academic settings. During my undergraduate years, I knew that any challenges that I had understanding the material presented in lecture would be explained in detail... Read More if I took advantage of the professors office hours. Small class sizes allow the professors and students to learn each others strengths and weaknesses, creating a more symbiotic relationship. Professors have the opportunity to recognize propensities in their students and can encourage them toward or away from life-long pursuits. The specialty programs (such as the leadership school) add to the character of the university. Even though the school is small, its leaders have a vision of excellence for its graduates. The science laboratory materials were and still are top notch. Fine arts programs such as the orchestra and school dramas are open to any students whether they are pursuing an art degree or not. It is not unusual to see a B-school student in the school choir or practicing on one of the many pianos in the fine arts building. Opportunities for international studies are plentiful, encouraged, and not limited to modern language students. Athletic programs are well supported, but the school places a great emphasis on the proper balance of developing mind and body. A degree from the University of Richmond represents more than the completion of a specific number of credit hours. It reflects the opportunity to explore a multitude of academic, social, and athletic experience available to all of its students.