The University of Richmond is a highly selective private liberal arts university in Virginia, known for its Robins School of Business and Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the nation's first school of leadership studies. Richmond's picturesque collegiate Gothic campus sits on 350 acres of rolling hills near the James River. The university combines a liberal arts education with strong professional preparation in business, law, and the sciences.
Mascot: Spider
Notable Alumni
Lil Dicky (rapper and comedian)•Grant Shaud (actor, Murphy Brown)•Bruce Hornsby (Grammy-winning pianist)
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The University of Richmond campus has relatively low crime rates, with most incidents being disciplinary actions or minor property crimes. The LiveSafe app provides 24/7 reporting.
The University of Richmond area is one of the safest neighborhoods in the Richmond metro, located in the affluent west end.
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