Lisa
To be honest, when I started at Richmond the stereotype was that students were all wealthy white students. However, not only have the demographics of student body changed drastically in the past three years but my understanding of UR students has too. The stereotypical UR student is active in the campus community (some might say over involved), goal oriented, passionate, and likes to balance all of this out with some fun.
Emily
The University of Richmond is unfairly characterized as having a homogeneous student population made up of preppy, wealthy, white kids. While we have students here who fit that description (as nearly every school in America does), those students do not make up the majority of population. The wonderful thing about U of R is that the students are not defined by their race, socioeconomic status, or style. People from different backgrounds easily find common interests in the myriad of clubs, sports, and other activities that are offered at the University.
Emily
The University of Richmond is unfairly characterized as having a homogeneous student population made up of preppy, wealthy, white kids. While we have students here who fit that description (as nearly every school in America does), those students do not make up the majority of population. The wonderful thing about U of R is that the students are not defined by their race, socioeconomic status, or style. People from different backgrounds easily find common interests in the myriad of clubs, sports, and other activities that are offered at the University.
Matthew
There is the common stereotype that UofR students are only from New Jersey. It's not true! UofR has a diverse student population with students from all over the country and the world. Specifically, Virginia has the largest percentage of students out of all the 50 states. Another stereotype is that all UofR students wear JCrew, Brooks Brothers, and Ralph Lauren to school everyday. This is not entirely true either. However, UofR is the type of school where students go to class looking very presentable. It is uncommon to see students in class wearing sweatpants (unless they are atheletes) and it is more likely that the person sitting to your right and left is wearing some sort of collared shirt, chinos, and boat shoes.
Margaret
University of Richmond has been stereotyped as a "preppy", privileged school with a homogenous population. Though we do have our fair share of designer handbags and people do love to wear sundresses to football games, I don't think the stereotype is very accurate. We have a very diverse student body, and though there is some serious wealth, there are also a ton of students who are here because Richmond provides fantastic financial aide. I have met all kinds of different people, and speaking for myself and the group of friends I associate with, we are preppy.
Amy
The stereotype is that Richmond is full of preppy white kids who are all from the tri-state area. This stereotype is not completely untrue as you will see a lot of people walking around in preppy clothes, etc. but Richmond has been working on increasing diversity for a few years now and I think they are succeeding. There is a greater population of non-white students on campus each year and we even have about 6{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of international students. We also have students from over 45 states and each state is becoming more and more represented each year.
Elizabeth
Richmond kids are thought of as just that: Rich, white, northern kids who all were president of a thousand clubs in high school and got straight A's. Overachievers.
Kelsey
Students come from all different backgrounds and from all over the world. I would not say that there is one stereotype that fits are campus and that is what is so unique about it. You will find jocks, frats, nerds, and just your average joes.
Greg
There is no common stereotype at the University of Richmond. The student body is diverse and includes all types of people.