Published cost of attendance is $80,961. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,808, middle-income families pay around $15,553, higher-income families pay approximately $49,892.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $80,961 |
| Tuition and Fees | $65,230 |
| Room and Board | $17,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$49,652 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,309 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,808 |
| $30–48k | $6,507 |
| $48–75k | $15,553 |
| $75–110k | $22,021 |
| $110k+ | $49,892 |
Published cost of attendance is $80,961. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,808, middle-income families pay around $15,553, higher-income families pay approximately $49,892. Azimuth ranks University of Richmond #1148 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 19.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,512. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,260, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $84,260, placing University of Richmond in the 87.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $6,212 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Richmond in the 79.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Richmond #86 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at University of Richmond is anchored by its dominant concentration in Business, which accounts for 36% of degree output and channels graduates into high-demand professional roles. The Business Administration program graduates 223 students with median earnings of $103,856 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #21 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 1.5x the national benchmark for the field. Human Resources Management and Services and Biology, General also deliver competitive median four-year earnings of $92,389 and $69,564 respectively, with Azimuth ranking Human Resources Management and Services #2 and Biology, General #45 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fields such as Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology, General round out the program mix, posting median four-year earnings of $90,369 and $64,584 and reinforcing the breadth of University of Richmond's return profile across Social Sciences and other STEM fields disciplines.
