University of Richmond
About
The University of Richmond is a highly ranked, private liberal arts institution best known for seamlessly blending a traditional arts and sciences curriculum with premier professional study, anchored by the renowned Robins School of Business and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies—the nation’s first undergraduate school of its kind. Set on a famously beautiful, lakeside campus in Richmond, Virginia, the university offers a vibrant, highly residential student experience where undergraduates engage in NCAA Division I athletics, robust student programming, and close faculty collaboration. What truly sets Richmond apart is "The Richmond Guarantee," a distinctive initiative that ensures every undergraduate receives up to $5,000 in funding to pursue a summer internship or faculty-mentored research project.
Wikipedia:The University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is a primarily undergraduate, residential institution with approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences; the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business; the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; the University of Richmond School of Law; and the School of Professional & Continuing Studies. It is classified among "Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus".
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Essay Requirements
University of Richmond accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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