College graduation is just the beginning. We offer a multitude of nationally recognized programs to those who extend their studies beyond an undergraduate degree.

The University of Richmond is a highly ranked liberal arts university offering an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The university is consistently named a "best value" in higher education by leading publications.

Explore our programs and consider where your talents, combined with the Richmond experience, can take you. You’ll see why the second most frequent response is “rewarding.”

Richmond College is not defined by bricks and mortar, but as a community of students who strive to respect others, discover their best selves, and pursue lives of purpose. The history below was compiled for the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the College.

Explore our campus without making the drive to Richmond. Our virtual tour lets you "walk" our campus to see the gardens, classrooms, buildings, and city you might call home.

Richmond College We support our student’s academic success and personal growth while encouraging the discovery of their authentic self. Students are encouraged to contact the Dean’s Office if they need support, care, assistance, or mentorship. The deans are available to …

The University of Richmond provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with schools of law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education.

Richmond is the only university with a spider mascot. And though our community comprises Spiders of varied gifts — different passions, backgrounds, concentrations, and more — we share a drive for excellence and discovery.

A particular mix of talent and tenacity drives success at the highest level of college athletics — and in science labs, business competitions, performance halls, and our custom leadership and study-abroad experiences.

We make sure your time at Richmond is enriching — from the scholarly pursuits to the playful, and everything in between. You’ll find opportunities that speak to your interests, immersion experiences that redefine your horizons, and space to improve your well-being along the way.