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Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,005
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 41%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Regent is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at Regent suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

40.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,820

Cost of attendance at Regent University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,820

Cost of attendance at Regent University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Regent University received on average $13,174 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,174
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 118 41% $5,180 $611,236
Other Federal Grant 215 75% $3,066 $659,241
State Grant/Scholarships 141 49% $3,351 $472,505
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 280 98% $9,367 $2,622,818
Total Grant & Scholarships 285 99% $13,174 $3,754,564

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Regent University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Regent University students is 62.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.3%.

62.0%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 53.5% 23 students
  • white 63.3% 114 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 18 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 59.5% 25 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Regent University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Regent University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)