Richmond is a city in Virginia and its population is 1,075,798. There are 9 colleges near Richmond, Virginia - 2 public and 7 private schools. 7 colleges are located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Richmond. 8 schools provide undergraduate programs and 8 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 42,447 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $29,894 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 77.61% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,097.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University In Richmond |
Public four-years |
$39,884 ($16,720) | $32,470 ($17,252) | 28,464 | 17 to 1 |
| Virginia Union University In Richmond |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,830 | $17,518 | 1,646 | 16 to 1 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary In Richmond |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $13,950 | 159 | - |
| University of Richmond 4.8 miles from Richmond |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$65,230 | $31,229 | 3,722 | 7 to 1 |
| Lotus Professional College In Richmond |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$9,400 | - | 178 | 13 to 1 |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing In Richmond |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,800 | Not Offered | 591 | 10 to 1 |
| South University-Richmond 10.6 miles from Richmond |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,895 | $16,611 | 395 | 11 to 1 |
| Randolph-Macon College 16.0 miles from Richmond |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$49,466 | $47,780 | 1,687 | 11 to 1 |
| Virginia State University 20.6 miles from Richmond |
Public four-years |
$22,650 ($10,043) | $24,860 ($13,218) | 5,605 | 13 to 1 |
