The Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond landed in the 17th spot in P&Q’s 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S.
Of our three methodological categories, Robins finished 21st out of 104 ranked schools in Admission Standards, 15th in Career Outcomes, and 25th in Academic Experience which is based on our alumni survey.
The B-school had an acceptance rate of 22.7% for the incoming 2024 class and an average SAT score of 1448. Its 6-year graduation rate is 85.2%.
On our 2025 ranking, Robins had one of the highest 2-year employment rates at 99.8%, an average of the rates for the Classes of 2024 and 2023. That includes a 100% rate in 2023 – meaning every job seeking candidate found a position within three months of graduation – and a near perfect 99.5% in 2024. Further, 95.4% of 2024 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation.
Class of 2024 graduates reported an average annual starting salary of $78,553 while 21.9% reported receiving a signing bonus at an average of $8,175.
SMALL CLASS SIZES
One of the main benefits of a Robins education is the attention that each student receives. With an average class size of roughly 20 students, as well as high professor engagement, Robins provides a personalized, high-impact education that blends rigorous academics with real-world experience.
Robins emphasizes experiential learning through programs like the Spider Business Hub, where students work directly with businesses, as well as internships and short-term study abroad opportunities. More than 50% of Robins students study abroad through the school’s highly regarded global partnerships, gaining firsthand international business experience.
Career preparation is a priority, with the Center for Professional Skills and Development providing students with the tools to build career-ready skills, connect with top employers, and land competitive internships. As part of a highly ranked liberal arts university, Robins students graduate with a broad, adaptable skill set that prepares them to lead in a rapidly evolving business world.
Robins students have access to three business majors including Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration. Students can choose from concentrations such as Finance, Marketing, International Business, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Management Consulting.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING-FOCUSED EDUCATION
Much of the coursework and out-of-the-classroom opportunities at Robins emphasizes experiential learning. By having an experiential learning-focused education that emphasizes teamwork and an application of their studies, students can develop important soft skills such as communication skills, adaptability, delegation, and time management.
Overall, the combination of small class sizes and opportunities for students to apply their learnings in the real-world makes the Robins education one that will continuously impress both students and employers.
PROGRAM INNOVATION
The newly launched Robins Sustainability Initiative integrates curriculum, research, extracurricular programs, and career development to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle global sustainability challenges. Led by a faculty director, the initiative ensures that every Robins student graduates with a strong foundation in sustainable business practices.
As part of its internationalization efforts, Robins introduced the International Partner Immersion Program, connecting faculty and staff with partner schools across the globe. Through immersive site visits to Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Copenhagen, and Milan, faculty gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges students face while studying abroad, strengthening global learning experiences for future students.
Robins is also addressing the national shortage of qualified accountants with a new Director of Accounting Student Engagement position, made possible by a generous donation. This faculty-led initiative introduces students early to the diverse career opportunities in accounting, helping to increase interest in the major. Early results show a growing number of students pursuing accounting, demonstrating the program’s success in shaping the next generation of financial leaders.
ALUMNI SAY
“There was a semester long project for Strategic Management that I thought did a very good job of challenging students to use information from all of the business classes they have taken prior to this senior capstone project. Team members had different areas of expertise and good teams were able to work together to amplify each others strengths to perform a comprehensive task which I thought was very representative of the business world when working with multiple different teams.”
“Benchtop Innovations was a hands on business management degree where I learned how to start a food business. It’s important to me because I still work on the business!”
“Spiders on Wall Street was an amazing experience that afforded students the opportunity to go to NYC and learn from and network with a host of alumnus at the majority of bulge brackets and many middle market banks. This solidified my interest in banking and gave me a head start with networking and recruiting.”
“University of Richmond is a hidden gem in my opinion. The relationships I have developed, not just with my peers but also with my professors and deans is unmatched. Cannot speak more highly of my time there!”
“Nothing beats small class sizes, professor availability, and alumni network.”
