Student Right to Know
The Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) includes a variety of federal reporting and disclosure requirements. This page provides quick links to this information. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible office.
Quality, Teaching Standards & Accreditation
American & British Accreditation
The University uniquely awards a UK and US degree for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) by the Privy Council in the UK. The University also holds US degree-granting authority from the State of Delaware under accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Richmond’s current MSCHE accreditation status is Non-Compliance Warning. Richmond remains accredited while on Warning. Further information is available on our Accreditation page. As part of its accreditation by MSCHE, Richmond affirms that students, faculty, staff, and members of the public may submit complaints or third-party comments regarding the University’s compliance with accreditation standards. For more information, please visit MSCHE’s Complaints and Third-Party Comments page. The University also holds US degree-granting authority from the State of Delaware under accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (MSCHE). As part of its accreditation by MSCHE, Richmond affirms that students, faculty, staff, and members of the public may submit complaints or third-party comments regarding the University’s compliance with accreditation standards. For more information, please visit MSCHE’s Complaints and Third-Party Comments page.
Richmond has also undergone a successful full institutional review by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for high standard teaching and has also been recognised as a leading international university of 2016 by the Higher Education Review.
Upon successful completion of their studies, students graduate with two degrees, one from the UK and one from the US, a unique opportunity that opens up more work opportunities globally.
Professional Accreditations and Memberships
ACCA
Students in our BSc Accounting & Finance degree programme benefit when they graduate with nine exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional examinations. ACCA is a globally recognised body for professional accountants.
CIMA
Students in our BSc Accounting & Finance degree programme plus several other programmes in our Business School (see website for details) benefit when they graduate with exemptions from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification.
AACSB
The University is a member of an internationally renowned business organisation, AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
BALEAP
The University is a member of the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP). This organisation supports the professional development of those involved in learning, teaching, scholarship and research in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
CIM
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) awards exemptions to successful graduates of the BA Marketing degree. This means that they are exempt from the Marketing Essentials module of the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional and Digital Marketing. Further details about exemptions can be obtained from the Programme Director.
PRCA
The University is a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), a world-leading body that brings together a global community of public relations and public affairs professionals.
PRME
The University is a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which fosters knowledge exchange and good practice in responsible management education, with a commitment to advancing sustainability.
UN Football for the Goals
Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy is a member of UN Football for the Goals, which promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Facts, Figures & Useful Information
Click below to find detailed information on Richmond University or click through the individual links.
- All new entrants by State
- All new entrants, non-USA
- Appeals and Complaints
- Catalogues
- Cohort Completion Rates (UG & PG)
- Campus Crime Report
- Fire Statistics
- Graduate Outcomes (UG)
- Health Care & Counselling
- Recent Internships
- Student Withdrawal
- Safety & Security
- Student and Parent/Guardian Charters
- Progression & Retention Rates
- Study Abroad
- Student Satisfaction (NSS)
- Support for Students with Additional Needs
- Transparency Data 2023
- Transparency Data 2026
Policies
For more information on all the Universities policies including Safeguarding, Security and Privacy, please visit our dedicated webpage.
Financial Assistance & Title IV (FAFSA) Consumer Information
- Consumer Information on College Navigator Website
- Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
- Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
- Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers
- National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
- Net Price Calculator
- Private Education Loan Disclosures (Including Self-Certification Form)
- Scholarship & financial assistance for current students
- Student Financial Aid Information
- Student Loan Information Published by the U.S. Department of Education
Please note: Only degree-seeking students (Bachelors & Masters) can use federal (FAFSA) loans. Click to view our Undergraduate Programmes or Postgraduate Programmes.
