Discover Your Future at Bear University

Become Your Best Self at Bear

At Bear University, you’ll have limitless opportunities to grow academically, personally and professionally.

Our small classes are experience-oriented, meaning you’ll focus on real-world learning in a setting that encourages your professors to get to know you. Plus, you’ll find a support group of advisors, faculty and peers to cheer you on every step of the way.

I’VE FOUND A SECOND FAMILY AT BEAR. Mia Carmichael

Join Us In January

We’ve launched a range of courses with a January start date, meaning it’s not too late to join Bear University this academic year.

Schedule a Virtual Visit Today

The best way to learn whether a school is right for you is to come visit. Since campus visits are limited right now, we’ve done our best to recreate the experience virtually!

Your virtual visit includes a guided virtual tour with an admission counselor, a video chat with a student ambassador and a meeting with your dedicated financial aid advisor.

Invest In Your Future

  • $41 Million+ in Scholarships Awarded
  • $55,000 Average Starting Salary of Bear Graduates
  • #14 of 66 Best Value Colleges (niche.com)

One of the first people you’ll build a relationship with at Bear is your financial aid advisor. They’ll be with you and your family from the beginning of the admission process, helping you to navigate state and federal aid, find scholarships and build a financial aid package that works.

Invest in Your Future
AT BEAR MY DREAMS BECAME A REALITYAnthony Cerezo

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News and Events

Cutting-edge upgrades coming to Bear labs

Bear’s STEM labs are getting a major upgrade this summer.

Sep 8
Bear professor Jon Doe’s top-ranked TED talk

Watch the acclaimed TED talk about the future of AI.

Celebrating 2020’s All-American Scholars

More than a dozen student-athletes qualified for the program this year.

Jun 28
Where are they now: Class of 2020

The survey is in! See how recent grads are using their Bear degrees.

Why Bear University

Here, you’ll have access to all the resources of a large public research university—and the personalized attention that makes you feel like part of a tight-knit community. This combination is why we’re nationally recognized for excellence and why our alumni outcomes can’t be beat.

Explore campus and see yourself at Bear University

1920 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: (804) 741-8965