Fast Facts

The University of Richmond’s School of Professional & Continuing Studies (SPCS) offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study, professional development and personal enrichment. On any given day at SPCS, you’ll find learners of all ages exploring new educational opportunities.

Some of the things our students accomplish at SPCS include:

  • Finishing a bachelor’s degree.
  • Earning a master’s degree.
  • Easing back into school by taking a class or two.
  • Preparing to switch careers.
  • Getting ready to re-enter the workforce.
  • Improving job and career skills.
  • Taking a class for fun.
  • Engaging in professional development coursework.

And our students do it all on the amazing campus of one of the top private universities in the country.

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  • Convenient Learning Options

    At the University of Richmond, we value the rich interaction and collaborative learning of what we like to call the “Richmond Experience.” Whether you attend classes online or in person, you’ll recognize the Richmond Experience by its focus on student needs, its integration of theory and practical knowledge, its small classes and rich discussions and its instructional excellence.

    Our in-person programs feature face-to-face learning in modern, technologically advanced classrooms on the campus of the University of Richmond. These programs may also include a selection of self-paced online and live remote class sessions and courses, and may also feature hybrid class schedules and learning modes.

    Our online programs feature self-paced classes conducted using our Learning Management System, Blackboard. These classes include video content provided by our skilled faculty, regular participation in class discussions, integration of rich multimedia resources and community building opportunities with peers and faculty alike.

  • Degrees for Working Professionals & Adult Students

    The School of Professional & Continuing Studies brings the world-class academic experience of the University of Richmond to adult students.

    • Online bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and online certificates in Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Systems
    • Bachelor’s degrees in Liberal Arts, Information Security, Interdisciplinary Studies, IT Management, Human Resource Management and Paralegal Studies
    • Master’s degrees in Education (Curriculum & Instruction, Leadership & Policy Studies, and Teaching), Human Resources Management, Liberal Arts and Nonprofit Studies
    • Undergraduate and graduate academic certificates in Data Analysis, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Human Resource Management, Information Security, Information Systems, Nonprofit Studies and Paralegal Studies
    • Convenient online or evening classes, an average class size of 12 and extremely competitive tuition rates
    • Outstanding academic resources for face-to-face and online learners, and incredible facilities on a beautiful 350-acre suburban campus.
    • Top-notch, unrivaled faculty who bring a wealth of real-world experiences into the classroom
  • UR Summer School
    • Summer School, serving traditional and nontraditional students from UR’s Schools of Arts & Sciences, Leadership, Business and Professional & Continuing Studies
    • Summer Internship Abroad and International Service Learning programs offering traditional students 15-18 overseas programs each summer including a variety of internship experiences
  • Professional Education & Lifelong Learning
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
  • Institutes and Centers
  • Degree-Seeking Students at a Glance (Spring 2021)
    • We attract students from the metro-Richmond region along with other parts of Virginia and the U.S.
    • 70% female, 30% male
    • Average age: 35
    • 33% undergraduate, 67% graduate
    • 83% part time, 17% full time
  • Enrollments (2020-2021)
    • Our degree programs serve about 500 students each semester.
    • Community and professional education classes, including the Institute on Philanthropy, enroll about 3,500 students annually.
    • Summer School enrolls about 1,600 students each summer.
    • More than 500 Richmond-area teachers and administrators pursue continuing education opportunities through SPCS and the Center for Leadership in Education.
    • Osher Institute has approximately 1,150 active members.
  • Tuition and Fees (AY 2023-24)
    • Undergraduate tuition: $575 per semester hour
    • Graduate tuition: $721 per semester hour
    • Professional development for educators (graduate): $800 per course
    • Professional education and lifelong learning fees vary by class and program
    • Osher annual memberships: UR Staff, $25; Silver, $75; Gold, $350

    Review annual cost of attendance (COA) for SPCS degree-seeking students.