Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Richmond's overall acceptance rate has declined from 32.03% in the application year 2015 to 23.47% for the application year 2024. This represents a significant drop of nearly 8.56 percentage points over nine years, despite an increase in applicants from 9,945 in 2015 to 15,157 in 2024. For application year 2023, the acceptance rate was 24.55%, with 14,398 applicants and 3,535 accepted. This trend reflects increasing competition and a more selective admissions process, indicating that prospective students face greater challenges in securing a spot at the university.