University of Richmond
Academics
- Graduation Rate88%
- Majors Available62
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio7:1
- Retention Rate93%
AP Credit Policy
A maximum of 7 units of transfer credit, including credit by examination, may be applied to a degree program and credit will not be awarded for the same course more than once. Credit earned by examination may be used to satisfy requirements in the same manner as the college courses, which the tests replace, or as the academic department concerned might specify. Like transfer work, credit earned by examination will not be used in the calculation of a student's grade point average and exam results are not listed on the University of Richmond transcript. Exemption from a course based on an examination score will meet an individual requirement but will not be eligible for the transfer of credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | See the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair and submit your portfolio for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only (introductory courses). |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | See the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair and submit your portfolio for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only (introductory courses). |
| African American Studies | 5 | 1 | AFST 101 |
| Art History | 5 | 1 | ARTH 100-level elective (See the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair about receiving credit for either ARTH 121 or ARTH 122) |
| Biology | 4 | 1 | BIOL 120 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 1 | MATH 211 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 | MATH 211 & 212 |
| 3 | 1 | MATH 211 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 2 | MATH 211 & 212 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 1 | CHEM 141 |
| 4 | 1 | CHEM 901 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | CHIN 202 or 221 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | PLSC 240 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 0 | Exempt from CMSC 150 as a prerequisite to enroll in CMSC 221 |
| 4 | 1 | CMSC 150 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 1 | CMSC 901 |
| 5 | 1 | CMSC 105 | |
| Drawing | 5 | 1 | See the Visual and Media Arts Practice and Art History Department Chair and submit your portfolio for specific course credit. Credit awarded for 100-level courses only (introductory courses). |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1 | ENGL 100-level elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1 | ENGL 200-level elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | ENVR 901 |
| European History | 4 | 1 | HIST - General Elective |
| 5 | 1 | HIST - General Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | FREN 202 or 221 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | GERM 202 or 221 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | ITAL 202 or 221 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | JAPN 202 or 221 |
| Latin | 4 | 1 | LATN 202 |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | 1 | ECON 102 |
| Microeconomics | 5 | 1 | ECON 101 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 0 | Exemption Only - MUS 109 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1 | PHYS 127 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 1 | PHYS 128 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 1 | PHYS 132 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1 | PHYS 131 |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | PSYC 100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 0 | Exemption Only - LAIS 221 |
| 4 | 1 | LAIS 221 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 0 | Exemption Only - LAIS 221 |
| 4 | 1 | LAIS 221 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 1 | DSST 189 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | PLSC 220 |
| United States History | 4 | 1 | HIST - General Elective |
| 5 | 1 | HIST 100-level |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
B
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Cognitive Science, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Analytics, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- German Studies
H
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Studies
J
- Journalism
L
- Latin Language and Literature
- Law
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
O
- Organizational Behavior Studies
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology, General
- Public/Applied History
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Studies
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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