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Princeton Review Ranks University of Richmond in Top 25 Nationally for Academics, Campus Life

Ranking News

August 18, 2026

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2027 edition of The Best 392 Colleges guide. The guide also includes specific rankings of the top 25 schools in categories that span academics, amenities, school services, and campus culture.

The University of Richmond was ranked in the top 25 of several categories, including Best Classroom Experience and Most Accessible Professors, which considers how students rate their professors, their classroom and lab facilities, and how frequently professors are available outside of class.

UR also ranked highly for student services that support health and well-being, including No. 8 for Best Health Services and continued high marks for campus experience, including No. 12 in Best Quality of Life, highlighting friendliness, safety, and beauty on campus.

UR’s top rankings include:

Academics
No. 14 Best Classroom Experience
No. 16 Most Accessible Professors

Student Services
No. 8 Best Health Services
No. 12 Best Campus Food
No. 13 Best Athletics Facilities

Campus Experience
No. 5 Most Politically Moderate
No. 12 Best Quality of Life
No. 15 Best Run Colleges
No. 22 Most Beautiful Campus

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