University of Richmond SAT and ACT scores
University of Richmond, VA · private college · 3,054 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Richmond reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Richmond?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Richmond scored 1410 to 1530, with an average of 1497. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Richmond?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 33 to 35. A 35 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Richmond require the SAT or ACT?
University of Richmond reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Richmond accept the CLT?
University of Richmond is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Virginia with similar scores
- University of VirginiaSAT 1410–1540
- William & MarySAT 1400–1530
- Washington and Lee UniversitySAT 1430–1540
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversitySAT 1280–1450
- Patrick Henry CollegeSAT 1240–1420
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Georgetown UniversitySAT 1390–1550
- Northeastern University OaklandSAT 1420–1520
- Bates CollegeSAT 1420–1530
- Boston UniversitySAT 1420–1530
- Davidson CollegeSAT 1400–1530
- Grinnell CollegeSAT 1410–1540
More about University of Richmond
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Richmond (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026