TOP TEN REASONS TO BECOME A RICHMOND SPIDER #1 - World-Class Academics The University of Richmond provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in high education. The goal of our liberal arts education is to give students a well-rounded curriculum that will benefit their hands-on experience as undergraduates, while preparing them for life after graduation. The Princeton Review recently recognized Richmond as the #1 Best-Run College and #6 Best Classroom Experience, in addition to #12 Most Popular Study Abroad Program and #20 Best Athletic Facilities! Richmond integrates a liberal arts core with a top-ranked school of business and the nation's first school of leadership studies, as well as schools of law and professional and continuing studies: The School of Arts & Sciences, School of Law, Robins School of Business, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, School of Professional & Continuing Studies offer 60+ undergraduate majors between them.
Our undergraduates are also encouraged to explore beyond the classroom and gain real world experiences through some of the most unique programs in the country. The Richmond Guarantee is an internship/fellowship program that GUARANTEES every student up to $4,000 for a summer research or internship experience. Over 65% of our student-body will study abroad (vs. 15% nationally), including a specifically designed student-athlete trip each summer.