Collage of UR students moving into residence halls

University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2029

August 20, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The University of Richmond is welcoming more than 860 traditional undergraduate students to campus for the 2025–26 academic year.

Nearly 300 additional students will also begin their journey at UR as transfer, law, graduate business, or professional and continuing studies students. The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 25.

“These new Spiders are smart and impressively involved. They have published research, won awards for service, and received national and international academic, artistic, and athletic accolades,” said Stephanie Dupaul, vice president for enrollment management. 

The incoming first-year class is an accomplished group from 39 states and 25 countries. The class includes:

  • 40 class/student body presidents,
  • 33 yearbook editors,
  • 310 sports team captains,
  • 17 who achieved Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold status.

They've also studied or speak 29 different languages other than English.

“Perhaps most importantly to me, as we bring these students together to build a new class community, they have been valued members of the high school communities they are leaving,” said Dupaul. “They are described as the glue that holds friend groups together, the siblings who look out for each other, and the students who inspire their teachers.”

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Note: The data in this release is current as of Aug. 1, 2025. Official information will be available after the University’s census date, Oct. 1.