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University of Richmond gets $150m gift
October 1, 2026
U of R has received a $150 million commitment, believed to be the largest nominal donation ever received by a Virginia college.Â
The gift, from an anonymous donor, will be used in a number of ways, including making the university more affordable for students. UR estimates the total cost of attendance for undergraduates this year at roughly $92,000, before scholarships and financial aid are applied.
UR is one of a handful of Virginia colleges to receive a pledge of $100 million or more. In 2019, the University of Virginia received a $120 million gift from a local foundation to start a school of data science. In 2022, Virginia Commonwealth University got $104 million from the Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation to launch the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. The foundation was started by Frank Brunckhorst, who founded the deli meat company Boar’s Head. Frank and Jane Batten gave $100 million each to the College of William & Mary and UVa.
