The University of Richmond

The University of Richmond helped me to be able to have my choice of graduate programs, and the classes that I took prepared me very well. UR provides academic quality that is second to none with small classes, a huge emphasis on undergraduate research, and professors that are knowledgeable and approachable. You cannot find a university that better combines the accessibility of a small school with the resources and opportunities of a larger institution. The school is academically very challenging, but not to the extent that students become one-dimensional. The campus is also beautiful and welcoming, and many major facilities are brand new or recently updated. Alumni do very well in the job market and get into all of the top graduate programs.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

I have been in this place for 2 months only but I'm loving it. Before I came here I read so many things saying that I will become an alcoholic, be raped and all kind of other horrible stuff. It's true that there's not much for you to do, either on campus or downtown Richmond, especially if you are used to a big city life; but I have fun all the time and I am not a party animal, I don't drink I am not planning to go the greek way. I hang out with all kind of people and I love the girls on my floor. We hang out together a lot everyone is so nice. My professors are very friendly and they will help me any time I need it. They are just a bit strict on not missing any class. I thought the courses would be quite easy for me because I was an IB kid but they are actually quie challenging. But if you stop procrastinating and really concentrate in class, you can make it.

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Education Quality: A+, Individual Value: B+

1st Year Female -- Class 2011

Faculty Accessibility: A, Individual Value: F