本科申请者需提交高中成绩单、学校报告、辅导员推荐信、两封教师推荐信。对于标化考试，学校采取Test-Flexible政策，申请人可提交SAT、ACT、AP、IB等成绩之一。国际学生需证明英语语言能力。

研究生申请要求因学院和专业而异。通常需要提交本科成绩单、目的陈述、简历、推荐信以及标准化考试成绩（如GRE/GMAT，如项目要求）。国际申请者需满足英语语言能力要求。

学杂费63200美元 食宿费15660美元 年均花费78860美元 助学金信息需通过学校官网的净价计算器或联系招生办公室获取。

里士满大学提供超过100个本科专业和辅修，涵盖人文科学、社会科学、自然科学、商学和艺术。研究生项目包括商学院、法学院和领导力研究等。专业设置强调跨学科学习，允许学生定制课程。具体专业包括生物学、经济学、英语、历史、国际关系、心理学、计算机科学和艺术史等。

热门专业包括商业管理、领导学研究、生物学、心理学和国际关系。商业管理专业通过罗宾斯商学院提供 rigorous curriculum with focus on finance and marketing. 领导学研究专业在Jepson School提供独特的伦理领导力培训。生物学和心理学专业注重 research opportunities, while international relations leverages the university's global programs for hands-on experience in diplomacy and policy.

校园生活丰富多彩，学生群体 diverse and engaged, with over 200 student clubs and organizations covering academic, cultural, and recreational interests. 社团活动 include Greek life, volunteer groups, and sports clubs, fostering a strong sense of community. 食堂餐饮 offers multiple dining halls with varied cuisines, emphasizing healthy and sustainable options. 住宿宿舍 range from traditional halls to apartment-style living, with options for all years, promoting a residential college experience.

校园文化强调 honor code and inclusivity, with events like SpiderFest and homecoming celebrating school spirit. 图书馆 is a central resource with extensive collections and study spaces, supporting academic success. 体院馆及活动 include state-of-the-art facilities for athletics and fitness, with NCAA Division I sports teams (the Spiders) and intramural programs encouraging active lifestyles. Overall, UR provides a balanced environment where students can excel academically and socially.