University of Richmond

University of Richmond
Former names
  • Dunlora Academy (1830–1832)
    Virginia Baptist Seminary (1832–1840)
    Richmond College (1840–1920)
MottoVerbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae (Latin)
Motto in English
Word of life and light of knowledge
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1830 (1830)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$3.2 billion (2022)
PresidentKevin F. Hallock
Academic staff
414 full-time & 208 part-time
Students3,914 (spring 2021)
Undergraduates3,202 (spring 2021)
Postgraduates712 (spring 2021)
Location,
U.S.

37°34′39″N 77°32′16″W / 37.57750°N 77.53778°W / 37.57750; -77.53778
CampusSuburban, 350 acres (140 ha)
ColorsBlue and red
   
NicknameSpiders
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IA-10
MascotWebstUR the Spider
Websitewww.richmond.edu

The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is a primarily undergraduate, residential institution with approximately 3,900 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".