University of Richmond Recognized as “Best College” by Princeton Review; Earns High Marks for Academics and Student Experience

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges guide. The guide also includes specific rankings in categories that span academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, and extracurriculars. The ranking lists are based on student surveys.

The University of Richmond was ranked in the top 10 for several categories, including academics, support services, and student experience. UR was ranked No. 8 for “Best Career Services,” up from No. 12 last year. Earlier this year, UR was ranked No. 9 among private schools on the Princeton Review’s “Best Schools for Internships” list.

UR was also ranked No. 8 for “Best Quality of Life,” up from No. 24 in this category last year. This list highlights friendliness, safety, and beauty on campus. Richmond is included this year at No. 23 on the “College City Gets High Marks” list, which is based on student ratings of the towns and cities where their schools are located. University of Richmond is a residential campus community connected to a dynamic city and all the advantages of a metropolitan area, including unique opportunities for students to learn and engage.

Top rankings include:

Academics

• No. 9: Best Classroom Experience
• No. 13: Most Accessible Professors
• No. 25: Best Science Lab Facilities

Student Support

• No. 8: Best Career Services
• No. 8: Best Health Services
• No. 8: Best Student Support and Counseling Services

Campus Offerings

• No. 3: Best Campus Food
• No.7: Best-Run Colleges
• No. 7: Best Athletic Facilities

Additional Top 25 Rankings:

• No. 1: Most Politically Moderate Students
• No. 8: Best Quality of Life
• No. 22: Most Beautiful Campus
• No. 23: College City Gets High Marks
• No. 23: Happiest Students

“The colleges we profile in our ‘Best Colleges’ book are a truly select group. They constitute only about 15% of America's nearly 2,400 four-year institutions,” said Rob Franek, editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review and the book's lead author. “While they vary by locale, type, size, and campus culture, each one offers its students an academically outstanding undergraduate education. In our opinion, they are the nation's best undergraduate colleges and ideal choices for students seeking their ‘best-fit’ college.”

Earlier this year, the University of Richmond was named to The Princeton Review’s list of the Best Value Colleges for 2025. UR is also ranked as a Top 50 Green College.

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