About Regent University

Founded in 1978, Regent University. is a Private college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,580 full time undergraduate students, and 4,809 full time graduate students.

The Regent University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 41:1. There are 151 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Regent University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range920-1145
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,25% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 21 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Regent University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
84%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
32%
“We live for the big game”
2%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
31%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
53%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
2%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
2%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
84%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
32%
“We live for the big game”
2%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
31%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
53%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
2%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
30%
“There might be people who do”
2%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Regent University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    62 Students rated on-campus housing 4.2 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    40 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    65 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    71 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    71 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    71 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    71 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    72 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Regent University?

62 Students rated Regent University

Rosa - 01/30/2024

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Tristan - 12/05/2023

I have a very positive view of Regent. It is a small Christian liberal arts college so it is not for everyone but the professors and faculty are very understanding and the academic culture is top tier for such a cheap university. Regent is always looking to improve the college and hears students feedback. One of it's greatest weaknesses is that there is almost no athletics culture. There are very few intramural sports opportunities and our collegiate teams are uncompetitive and games are not very hype.

Christina - 11/10/2023

They are really good at calling you and making sure that everything is in order, all of their offices are very responsive and helpful. They are great about getting my questions answered. The education is professional and they are an affordable university with a lot of good reputation.

Savanna - 09/07/2022

Regent University is a Christian-based private University. Unlike most private Universities, Regent is extremely affordable to students if they are interested in applying. If you are of Christian faith also, this college would be an amazing fit. Regent is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and there is quite a bit to do in the area of Hampton Roads. I would recommend this college to someone who is of Christian-faith and is looking for an affordable college to attend!

Regent University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Regent University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Regent University is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Past Leila you are never alone. When you go into college your first year as an off campus student it will be hard because all your friends are having different experiences since they are thrown into the middle of the action. But you can be there too! Don’t hold back and get involved on campus. Enjoy every moment and learn from it because it all goes by fast. There will be times when you are lonely or feeling defeated but look up and you will find yourself surrounded by new friends and loving family. If by chance that support isn’t there take consolation in knowing that you have future me looking out for you. Remember to give and do your best in everything, no matter what. When we give our best we never fail. You got this girl! Love you!

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Christian based educational opportunities, available both on campus and online.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school has a strong Christian background and foundation that sets it apart from other schools. It allows all of its students to practice its religion no matter what the differences. This strong Christian background is built into curriculum and education we are given here at Regent. We are immersed in Christian teachings and feel safe to practice our beliefs.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is a very Christian-oriented university with students who are just as passionate.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The campus is gorgeous and the professors are amazing. They care about their students and they're easy to get in contact with. They give you their offices in the syllabus and you can just drop by and see them if you want. In the past, I've e-mailed one of my professors a short story I wrote on my own and he went over it. I plan to do the same thing before I publish my poetry anthology.

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  7. What are the academics like at your school?

    All my profs know me. I've had opportunities to build relationships with most of them... their doors are always open. Classes are good, but more learning honestly happens outside the classroom than in. I have a lot of friends in my school that I talk with... a very stimulating environment, if you choose to plug in. Online student life is a bit different, obviously... they could do a lot more to improve their online learning environment, but that's coming from a Digital Media student. I've taken over a year online and I learned tons... some of the professors need to become more adept with virtual communication, though.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Regent University is for anyone who desires a quality education. One doesn't have to be a Christian in order to attend Regent but for those who are Christians the spiritual environment will be a valuable experience. However, the high quality education that is earned at Regent stands on its own apart from its Christian foundation. Regent's Law school has earned rave reviews as well as its department of education and its theology department. In addition, its online degree program has been ranked in the top of its class. If these areas interest you than Regent's for you.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are focused, friendly, and lovers of Christ who are great people.

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  10. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Regent University is amazing. It is a wonderful place to be educated and learn about the Lord while trying to become Christin Leaders who change the world!

    Read all  6 answers
  11. What's unique about your campus?

    Community - There's a strong sense of community and no one is left out unless they hole themselves up by their own personal choice. The community is very positive, without drinking or drugs and extremely spritiually-based.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had taken the time to learn more about the college experience, because transitioning from high school directly to college is a big step.

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  13. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing are the textbooks, which are usually the newest edition and therefore very expensive, although I think that this can be said of any college or university.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Social life is very individualistic, because there are no dorms. People pretty make their own social lives, outside of the campus for the most part. There's not a lot of partying, definitely not on campus. Personally, I like that. Campus is a quiet place to talk, study, and think. And it's a gorgeous place... lots of lawn and trees... brick sidewalks, beautiful Georgian architecture.

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  15. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is lazy or not motivated should not attend this school. There is a lot of hard work involved to get good grades and you need to be motivated and willing to put in the time and effort.

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  16. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is that I did not attend straight out of high school.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    That really depends on the different schools. Each school is kind of known for something in particular. The Communication and Arts school is probably known for being "easier" because we get to watch movies and build websites and make movies for credit. In other words, it's easy. That's the stereotype. We're also known for all the toys we get to play with... we have our own huge building (shared with IT, technically), huge areas to rehearse, a journalism lab with tv's... lots of stuff. Other schools just have classrooms. The school at large is sometimes too closely associated with Pat Robertson and CBN. Really, there are many views on the campus that are in no way like his... there is a lot of diversity. It only is sometimes embarrassing when Robertson makes the news, like the Chavez comment a couple years ago.

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  18. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    Regent wasn’t even on my radar when I was looking for schools but God had different plans. I received a leadership application in the mail and applied just for kicks. When I was accepted I was certainly excited because it was my first acceptance letter. I took a tour of Regent and fell in love with the campus. There was such a peace around me that I didn’t want to leave. After that my decision was made.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There isn't a general stereotype for all students at Regent University. Stereotypes depend on what school they are in. For example in the student body, law and government students are viewed by the rest as very hard working or even uppity by some. Whereas on the other extreme Cinema and Television (CTV) students are viewed as the slackers of the bunch since homework for a CTV student might include watching a movie and taking notes. These however, are merely stereotypes and not always true.

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  20. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    For the Com/Arts school, yes and no. There are some majors that aren't reading, writing focused (like cinema and theatre), but some are heavily into philosophy... so there's an interesting mix of academic styles. I would say it's not easy, and that it's a really great school. The stereotype of having lots of stuff is definitely true... tons of money has been poured into the COM/Arts school. It's also pretty expensive ($850/credit hour at the graduate level).

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

3,580

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,809

Total Grad Students

50%

Out-Of-State

48%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

52

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

13%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
26%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
56%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Regent University receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants. While 88% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,438

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,480

Room and Board

25,918

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,986
$30 - $48K
$17,696
$48 - $75K
$17,322
$75 - $110K
$17,886
$110K & UP
$19,488

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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