| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,400 men, 1,457 women, 2,857 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,371 men, 1,433 women, 2,804 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
29 men, 24 women, 53 total |
| Total graduate students: |
93 men, 103 women, 196 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
32 men, 30 women, 62 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
61 men, 73 women, 134 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
85% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.7% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.3% | Hispanic |
| 70.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 9.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 5.6% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.7% | Hispanic |
| 76.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 6.2% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 5.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
350 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Richmond, Virginia |
| Population of city/town: |
1,000,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Richmond, Virginia |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
6 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,000,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Campus housing is available for all undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time (12 hours) |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (39%)
- men's dorms (34%)
- single-student apartments (24%)
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Global House,Outdoor House,Civic Engagement,Spinning your Web (1st-yr men), Ready for Moore(1st-yr f (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
8% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
70% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
940 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
The University of Richmond is committed to preparing students to work in technology- and information-centered environments. Towards that end the University provides computers, software, and specialized equipment for student use in labs, public areas, classrooms, and some residence hall lounges. There are over 940 personal computers available to students in general purpose and discipline specific computing spaces across the campus. In addition, the University maintains a robust 10-gigabit camp |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Parsons Music Library, William Taylor Muse Law Library, Virginia Baptist Historical Society, Media Resource Center |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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The Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, Marsh Art Gallery, Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, Academic Skills Center, Media Resource Center |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, Speech Center, Writing Center, Academic Skills Center |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Extern Program, Career Fair |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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Reasonable accommodations as determined via individual assessment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
8 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
8 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
31% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
8 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
44% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Collegian (weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
31 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
250 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Spider Christian Fellowship, Cousins Society, University Interfaith Council, Catholic, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Lutheran, Muslim, Presbyterian, United Methodist, and Unitarian Universalist groups |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Multicultural Student Union, Asian Student Association, Caribbean-African Integrated Student Union, Awareness through Perception, Interest in Native American Cultures, Race and Gender Issues Support Group, Japanese Society, International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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choir, gospel choir, orchestra, pep band, university players, university dancers, African dance company, art forum, speakers board, debating, Amnesty International, BACCHUS, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, College Republicans, Young Democrats, Lambda Coalition, Word of Worth, volunteer action council, student education association, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Ruth Goehring,
Associate Director of Athletics/Facilities |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Jim Miller
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173 |
| School colors: |
red and blue |
| School mascot: |
Spiders |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I, Football I-AA);Colonial Athletic Association (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I-AA |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
50% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey, free throw, golf, indoor soccer, horseshoes, racquetball, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, water polo, |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, crew, equestrian, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, volleyball, water polo, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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field hockey, volleyball, soccer, martial arts, synchro swimming, crew, water polo, basketball, lacrosse, URSpinnurs, equestrian, ultimate frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Richmond, Virginia (16 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Washington, DC (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Richmond, VA (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Richmond, VA (7 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
38% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
27% immediately |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
64% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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PriceWaterhouseCoopers; Peace Corps; Deloitte and Touche; KPMG; Americorps; Goldman Sachs; Corporate Executive Board; Ernst and Young; Wachovia Bank; US Army; SG Cowan; SunTrust Bank; Phillip Morris; Eli Lilly; Pfizer |
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