The E. Claiborne Robins School of Business is the business school of the University of Richmond, tracing its origins to the university's early 20th-century business offerings and named in honor of philanthropist E. Claiborne Robins Sr., whose transformative gift in 1969 reshaped the university. The school is AACSB-accredited and consistently ranks among the top undergraduate business programs in the nation, known for integrating a rigorous business core with a broad liberal arts education. It is particularly recognized for its strengths in finance, accounting, marketing, and business analytics, along with a long-standing emphasis on ethics and leadership.
Students in the Robins School benefit from small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and access to the Richmond campus, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country. Distinctive offerings include the Business Fellows program, the Student-Managed Investment Fund, global business study-abroad experiences, and robust internship pipelines in Richmond, Washington D.C., and New York. The school also offers graduate programs, including the Richmond MBA and specialized master's degrees, serving working professionals and full-time students in a collaborative, supportive environment.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 28% |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| Average starting salary | $70,000 |
| In-state tuition | $70,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,000 |
| Room & board | $16,000 |
| Average financial aid | $50,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 65% |
| SAT range | 1300-1470 |
| ACT range | 30-33 |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
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