Regent University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Virginia Beach, VA

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$17,220

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About Regent University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Regent University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,533, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,220.

Rankings

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#5 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Public Policy and Public Affairs Programs of 2022
#5 Ranked in Best Online Doctorate in Psychology Programs of 2022
#5 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Public Policy and Public Affairs Programs of 2022
#11 Ranked in Best Online Paralegal Programs
#28 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Mass Communication and Media Studies Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

50% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1220

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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10k

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

48%

Black

33%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$7,220
On-campus other expenses	$3,303
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,845
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,303
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,293

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$28,743	$28,743
Off-campus without family	$32,368	$32,368
Off-campus with family	$22,513	$22,513

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Small Business Administration/Management
	Accounting
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration and Management, General
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Political Communication
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
3	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer Science
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Education, Other
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
	Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
	Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
8	History
	History, General
9	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
11	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	International/Global Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
12	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
	Educational Psychology
13	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Public Policy Analysis
14	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
15	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, Other
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
16	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Lay Ministry
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
	Religious Education
	Bible/Biblical Studies
	Theology/Theological Studies
17	Visual And Performing Arts
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Acting
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Visual and Performing Arts, General

Regent University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other private schools

About Regent University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCCAA Division I

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.