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Richmont Graduate University

#2693 in US ranking Chattanooga, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What is the accreditation of Richmont Graduate University?

Richmont Graduate University holds institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is different from accreditation of an individual counseling or other professional program.

That distinction matters for applicants seeking clinical licensure. They should verify the current accreditation status of the exact degree and delivery location they are considering, then compare its coursework and supervised-experience requirements with the rules of the state where they intend to practice. Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not guarantee that another school will accept transfer credit or that a licensing board will approve a graduate's application.

What are the admission requirements at Richmont Graduate University?

Richmont is a graduate university, so applicants should begin with the requirements for their intended graduate degree rather than undergraduate freshman criteria. A completed bachelor's degree and official college transcripts are central items to check in the current admissions instructions.

Counseling applicants should also examine any program-specific requests for recommendations, a personal statement, an interview, or evidence of readiness for professional and supervised clinical work. Requirements can differ for ministry programs, international applicants, and applicants whose prior education was outside the United States. The current program application is the appropriate place to confirm deadlines, English-language requirements, and whether any test score is requested.

High school GPA, SAT scores, and ACT scores are not useful substitutes for the graduate admissions criteria. Admission to a degree program should also be distinguished from later eligibility for a clinical placement, which may involve separate site or state requirements.

What are the application fees and waivers at Richmont Graduate University?

Applicants should check the fee shown in Richmont's current application before submitting it. An application charge, if assessed for their program, is separate from tuition, enrollment deposits, and later clinical-placement expenses.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask the admissions office about eligibility and the request process before paying. Applicants should not assume that a waiver offered for one program, event, or applicant category applies to every graduate application.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Richmont Graduate University?

Richmont's graduate programs are not presented as an on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC pathway. ROTC is generally organized around undergraduate officer-training courses, so a prospective Richmont student should not assume that enrollment there provides access to a unit or an ROTC scholarship.

Students interested in military commissioning should first confirm eligibility and any cross-enrollment arrangement with the ROTC unit they hope to join. Military education benefits used to pay for graduate study are a separate matter from participation in ROTC.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Richmont Graduate University?

For Richmont applicants, "transfer" generally means seeking recognition for prior graduate coursework, not entering as an undergraduate transfer student. Admission to a Richmont program and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.

An applicant seeking credit should provide official transcripts and ask the intended program for a written evaluation before planning a shorter degree path. Course content, academic level, grades, recency, accreditation of the prior institution, and limits on credits completed elsewhere may all matter. Professional programs may be especially restrictive when a course must satisfy a specific clinical, supervised-practice, or licensing requirement.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Richmont Graduate University?

Students considering an international academic experience should check whether their Richmont program currently approves one and how it would fit the degree plan. Graduate counseling curricula can be difficult to interrupt because courses and supervised practice may have a required sequence.

Before committing to an outside program, students need written answers about academic credit, placement supervision, professional-licensing implications, travel costs, and the treatment of financial aid. A personally arranged international experience should not be assumed to count as Richmont coursework or clinical hours.

Richmont Graduate University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.