University of Richmond

To be eligible for scholarships at the University of Richmond, students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to retain their scholarships within the Richmond Scholars and Presidential Scholars programs. For full scholarship consideration, international students should submit their application for admission by the December 1st Richmond Scholars deadline. Additionally, international students can apply for need-based aid by submitting the University of Richmond Certification of Financial Responsibility and the CSS Profile application to the College Board by the financial aid deadline corresponding to their admission plan. 

Yes, an average Indian student can join the University of Richmond. The university welcomes applications from all students regardless of citizenship or residency, including Indian students. International students, including those from India, are encouraged to apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application like all other students. The acceptance rate for international students who do not apply for financial aid is the same as for U.S. students, but it is lower for international students who apply for financial aid due to Richmond's need-aware admission policy for non-U.S. citizens. 

The University of Richmond is ranked as follows:
#25 in National Liberal Arts Colleges according to the 2024 edition of Best Colleges by US News.
#25 among the nation's "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
#81 on Forbes' list of Top Colleges 2023.

In the 2022–23 Best Colleges guide by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Richmond was ranked #18 overall among national liberal arts colleges, marking a significant improvement from its previous rankings.