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University of Richmond Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Blair from Montpelier, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The university certainly achieves its goal of creating a well-rounded education through the required General Education courses without being overly demanding of its students. Also, every professor from whom I have taken class has been very dedicated to, as well as enthusiastic about, his or her subject and material.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being surrounded by my group of friends all the time, being able to meet with professors in their offices, or gather at their houses with my class for a meal. Though they sometimes interfere with the practicality of the buildings, the campus aesthetics are amazing and walking from class-to-class or to the dining hall always makes me smile.
    Bang for the buck

    Though UR is incredibly expensive on paper, the financial aid office offers outstanding awards and other options. After considering all scholarships, loans, and other forms of aid, this school was a more sound financial choice for me than a state school that was initially a quarter of Richmond's price.

    Also, the money that the school brings in goes to very good use, a Nobel Prize winner was hosted this past year, out living situation is amazing, and the food is DELICIOUS!
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely take a tour if you have not yet had the opportunity to do so. Also, see if you're able to attend a class with a current student and/or spend the weekend at UR to see what campus life is REALLY all about! If you're specifically interested in a major, a club, or another aspect of the school, talking with a professor or director in that area will definitely be beneficial, they all are incredibly passionate.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who don't know yet what they want to do,
    students who want to learn a variety of subjects and topics,
    students who are passionate about effecting change,
    leaders

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Valerie from Westerville, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I was challenged more than ever in HS just in my first semester at UR.
    Am enjoying being here

    Campus is beautiful, I made friends in my hall, food is good at the dining hall, I am involved in organizations already! Everything is pretty good!
    Bang for the buck

    They give good merit scholarships.
    Tips for prospective students

    UR is small and not in a big city, which was what threw me back at first, but it's really a great college for undergrad. It has all you could ever ask for, and the students are great and friendly! There's tons to do on and off campus, and we are not all nerds by far! Just apply early for a possible Richmond Scholarship and focus on your essays.
    Great for these types of students

    Those who can't afford an Ivy League education for undergrad, want to do research and/or study abroad, wants personal attention from professors who care about you, and wants to be in an ideal location in the country!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Alexis from Wexford, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are what you make of it. The opportunity to learn is available if you put the effort in and take advantage of all the professors have to offer. Also, there are constantly guest speakers, such as Thomas Friedman, who come to campus. Do not miss out on these lectures, you will learn so much!
    Am enjoying being here

    The opportunities to get involved in organizations are immense, especially student government because we have separate coordinate colleges for males and females and thus separate student governments. However, it is a pretty small school and can start to feel like high school with all of the gossip. Also, a car is a must if you want to get out of the UR bubble.
    Bang for the buck

    With such a big endowment, I know so many people who have received a full ride to attend based on entirely financial needs.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you did not enjoy high school because it was small and full of gossip, consider applying to a larger school. Also, if you want to have an array of options for your nightlife and you are a guy, definitely consider being a part of a D1 team or fraternity. Otherwise, I hear from my guy friends that nightlife can be pretty limited.
    Great for these types of students

    Richmond is a great place to go if you want a beautiful campus that rivals Princeton and Dartmouth. Also, it is a great place for those who want to get involved in leadership positions. Richmond also has such small class sizes that you can really get involved in discussions in class (and are expected to by your professors) and you can easily receive help from your professors after class. Also, Richmond is great for those who want to feel safe on campus, as it is not in the city.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Lauren from Midlothian, VA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Because Richmond is a liberal arts and sciences school, there are many opportunities and educational paths to choose from. Richmond is one of the top business schools in the nation and one of the only schools with a leadership program. There is definitely enough classes to fulfill any career goal!
    Will enjoy being here

    UR is only a few minutes from downtown Richmond which provides a wide-range of community activities and fun. There is always something going on whether it be a club, sporting event, or Richmond outing. The campus is beautiful, and the students are really friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    UR is expensive but it's known as a Southern Ivy League School. No one is ever going to look over your resume because Richmond is on there! It is wide-known and well thought of.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Clarke from Overland Park, KS

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    While college is certainly a step up from high school, the professors at University of Richmond try their best to make the transition smooth. As a result, students learn a lot and have a great college experience.
    Am enjoying being here

    University of Richmond has a small yet vibrant campus making it the perfect fit for me. I greatly enjoy studying here.
    Bang for the buck

    While tuition is expensive, you are unlikely to find another college with professors of the same caliber.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you take and submit your AP tests! Doing so can help knock out prerequisite courses and get you to the classes you want faster.

  • 5 out of 12 people found this review useful.

    Elliott from Blackstone, VA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Betty

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Great small school for students who want all their professors to know them by name; all my classes were about 20 kids!
    Professors care about teaching, not about passing you.
    Most students are hired right out of school or go to get additional degrees, they help a lot with getting summer internships.

    Tips for prospective students

    It may seem like a very homogenous (read: white) campus, but give it a semester and you'll find the people you want to hang out with. It's become a lot more socially and economically diverse as it becomes more popular
    Academic Rigor

    In business or science, the classes are always difficult and you learn a lot. I can't say much for the humanities, but the people I know who are majors always seem to go on to do great things.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms all have personally controlled A/C which is awesome in August. There are single sex and co-ed dorms so you have a choice, and the upper-classmen apartments are sick.
    Food and Dining

    The dining hall is consistently nationally ranked as one of the best! The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because there's not many other options on campus (although they are building more) and everything besides the dining hall closes on the weekend.
    What to do for fun

    There are always frat and apartment parties. And if you aren't into that, there are always movies playing in Commons and groups hanging out. Getting to downtown Richmond is getting easier too if you want to explore the city.
    Bang for the buck

    100% financial aid met, Bonner Scholar gives full tuition.
    Great for these types of students

    Science majors: You'll most likely do research with a professor and have a good chance of being on a published paper before you graduate.
    Business majors: One of the best programs in the nation.
    International relations: THE best program in the nation.
    Anyone who wants to study abroad!: 50% of all students go abroad, and UR pays for the tuition at your host school.
    Greek Life

    Kind of dominates campus (40% of people are Greek), but you find a niche either way.

  • Kylie from Perkasie, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The University of Richmond has a large suburban campus right in the middle of the active and corky city of Richmond. The classes are small, engaging, and fun! The social atmosphere, while not for everyone, is low key and student organizations are attempting to diversify it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit! U of R has great financial aid, a beautiful campus, out of this world opportunities for study abroad and volunteering, and classes that are small and engaging but it is not for everyone. The best way to determine if U of R and everything it has to offer is for you is to visit.
    Academic Rigor

    Academics are very rigorous. Most international students express that their study abroad experience at Richmond is more difficult than their university study in Ireland, China, or Africa. However, the academic rigor is not unmanageable. If you are passionate about your studies and put forth a solid effort, you will be successful. A bonus is that professors are always there to meet with you and help you.
    Dorm Life

    At U of R we call our dorms, resident halls because they are not only a place to sleep but a place to live and build community. The Resident Assistants are always creating activities for the hall to do together and everyone is very tight-knit and fun to be around. The hall community is often the core of a friends group especially the first year.
    Food and Dining

    The food is amazing! Every-time my parents come to visit they want to eat at d-hall (our dinning hall), instead of going out. I don't mind either because we have a French pastry chef and tons of variety. My favorite are the paninis.
    What to do for fun

    For fun I go to the James river and lay out in the sun and read for class. If you do not have transportation, the green is also a great place to relax and play ultimate frisbee. We have a great game room in the current but my favorite thing to do is to go the deanery living room and bake cookies in the kitchen and watch the newest glee!
    Bang for the buck

    The financial aid you can receive, the friendships you make, and the amazing connections that you make through professors and spider alumni are amazing!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Proclamation night and Investiture as well as Ring dance are all fun southern traditions that play out every year. Proclamation night and investiture take place first-year, for mena and women respectively. It is a night to write a letter to yourself to be read again senior year and sign the honor pledge. Ring dance is for women. It is the night they are presented with their class ring and then the night is to celebrate your academic achievement.
    Great for these types of students

    Dedicated students who also like to relax now and then and volunteer in the city.
    Clubs and Activities

    Too many to count!
    Greek Life

    It exists but it does not dominate the campus. Those involves love it and those not involved do not feel excluded in anyway.
    Campus Safety

    I feel very safe on campus! We have a spider shuttle so you don't have to walk around at night and a blue light system throughout campus.

  • Michael from Massapequa, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    There are too many resources available to count. Classes are small, but you get the personal attention you wouldn't at other schools. The University cares what you think and you are not just a number
    Tips for prospective students

    Use the Academic Skills Center. They have FREE tutoring in virtually every class taught at the university. You can really just schedule a meeting, bring your homework that you don't understand, and they will go through it with you. Also use the Career Development Center, even if you don't have a major or know what you want to do. They love getting freshman too and helping them to figure out how their interests can turn into career options.
    Academic Rigor

    Classes at Richmond are very rigorous. Freshman year, you will have a lot of free time. Yet, once you declare a major, it will get intense and you will have a lot of work
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are average and decently sized. Many on-campus locations are also being renovated.
    Food and Dining

    The Dining hall has about five different stations with a bunch of options that change and a bakery. And if/when the food there gets old, the campus is always adding on-campus food locations for food on-the-go, like the international cafe.
    What to do for fun

    A lot of the on-campus social scene is dominated by Greek life. However, there are a lot of fun mom and pop type shops and restaurants in Cary town.
    Bang for the buck

    Richmond is very expensive. But you definitely get your money's worth when you come. Students have so many resources that are free because tuition is so expensive. Absolutely worth it, but you have to make sure to find and use the resources
    Clubs and Activities

    Richmond is very open-minded about clubs and encourages students to be creative in starting them. There are a huge amount of clubs and activities, and many students will often overlap and be a part of several different clubs
    Greek Life

    A large percentage of the student population decides to take part in Greek life. A large portion of social activities and parties are run by fraternities. However, you do not need to be in a Greek organization to participate and there are other social events unrelated to Greek organizations that even members of Greek organizations take part in.
    Campus Safety

    The campus has its own University Police officers who are very responsive to all calls made. There are also on-campus emergency telephones illuminated with blue lights that are linked directly to the police station if you pick up.

  • Taylor from Midlothian, VA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    There are so many classes to choose from!! I love the small class size and individual attention. It seems professors really care about their students!
    Will enjoy being here

    The campus is absolutely beautiful. Also, the buildings are just so classically built. Lost of trees and foliage. The people all seem very friendly and there is so much going on to get involved in.
    Bang for the buck

    It is expensive, but merit aid is amazing. Great financial aid packages.
    Great for these types of students

    Those who want to get involved in Greek life but are not fully sure
    Students who want to do research
    Foreign language or study abroad interested