What division is Richmond?

Richmond competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the CAA.

What GPA do you need for Richmond?

The average GPA at Richmond is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

Richmond has an enrollment of approximately 2,980 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Richmond?

Richmond has an acceptance rate of 22%.

How do I get recruited to play at Richmond?

To get recruited at Richmond, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Richmond's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Richmond

University of Richmond, VAFCSCAA

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,980

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

22%

Acceptance

85%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Richmond is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the CAA, located in University of Richmond, VA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Richmond, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

85%

Acceptance

22%

Student:Faculty

7:1

Avg SAT

1,474

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$67,927

Coaching Staff85 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Richmond Athletics

Richmond is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in University of Richmond, VA, competing in the CAA. With an enrollment of 2,980 students, Richmond offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Richmond with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Richmond is 3.7. The school maintains a 85% graduation rate.

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