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Regent University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Virginia Beach, Virginia · 4,729 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of Regent University
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Admission1 in 3 get in38% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$18,135a year · sticker $32,617
Graduation rate
52%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$51,408median per year · debt $25,000
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B-Overall value
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C+Price for low incomes
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Regent University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Virginia Beach, Virginia with 4,729 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, costs an average of $18,135 a year after grants and graduates 52% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Regent University acceptance rate and admissions

Regent University admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
990 to 1250
4001600
ACT composite
19 to 26
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 530 to 650, math 460 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Regent University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Regular decisionMay 1, 2027

Next deadline: Regular decision, May 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Regent University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Regent University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$22,740
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$8,212
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$32,617
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$18,135

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,135 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,482 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$18,284
$30,001 to $48,000$17,443
$48,001 to $75,000$8,312
$75,001 to $110,000$16,073
Over $110,000$21,022

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Regent University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Regent University graduation rate, earnings and debt

52%
finished within 6 years
75%
came back for year two
57%
get a Pell Grant
  • 52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $51,408 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Regent University$51,408
Virginia median, private nonprofit 4-year$56,693
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Regent University$25,000
Virginia median$24,625
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 49% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Regent University majors and what graduates earn

Regent University awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from human resources ($61,752).

Human resources$61,752
Public Policy Analysis$60,776
Business administration$59,087
Teacher education by subject$50,123
Pastoral ministry$49,799
Bible/Biblical Studies$48,776
Criminal justice$44,176
Communication$41,335
All 39 majors at Regent University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Human resources30$65,530$61,752$25,655
Public Policy Analysis25$44,228$60,776$23,121
Business administration86$50,492$59,087$25,000
Teacher education by subject7$54,185$50,123n/a
Pastoral ministry24$46,270$49,799$34,326
Bible/Biblical Studies51$45,495$48,776$30,334
Criminal justice12$45,921$44,176$26,545
Communication65$41,010$41,335$18,000
Psychology120$34,356$41,007$28,062
English23$32,187$40,012$27,000
Teacher education by grade level13n/a$35,318n/a
Graphic Communications23n/a$29,565$24,000
Security Science and Technology36$65,273n/a$24,250
Paralegal studies17$40,768n/a$27,229
History17n/an/an/a
Computer science14n/an/an/a
Accounting13$66,346n/a$24,830
Education, Other11n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design11n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences10n/an/an/a
Nursing10n/an/an/a
Legal studies9n/an/an/a
International relations9n/an/an/a
Marketing9n/an/an/a
Interdisciplinary studies, other8n/an/an/a
Health administration8n/an/an/a
Business8n/an/an/a
Information science4n/an/an/a
Biological and physical sciences4n/an/an/a
Computer engineering3n/an/an/a
Theater3n/an/an/a
Music3n/an/an/a
IT and network administration2n/an/an/a
Mathematics2n/an/an/a
Gerontology2n/an/an/a
International/Globalization Studies2n/an/an/a
Data analytics1n/an/an/a
Political science1n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Regent University

47 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 47 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Education, OtherMaster's192$57,143$31,000
Legal Professions and Studies, OtherMaster's162$60,649$41,000
Mental health counselingMaster's158$48,270$41,259
Human resourcesDoctoral124$84,633$126,569
Divinity and ministryProfessional doctorate116n/an/a
LawProfessional doctorate114$66,818$80,315
Business administrationMaster's88$71,137$51,347
Clinical and counseling psychologyDoctoral75$77,400$82,000
Education leadershipDoctoral59$74,324$57,300
Education, OtherDoctoral52$85,210$80,000
PsychologyMaster's51$55,350$47,000
Human resourcesMaster's50$75,994$41,000
Divinity and ministryMaster's43$59,510$72,833
Divinity and ministryDoctoral43$52,163$95,666
Security Science and TechnologyMaster's42$77,055$41,000
TheaterMaster's30$42,359$42,197
Political scienceMaster's27n/a$42,733
Film and photographyMaster's27$46,216$60,760
Special educationMaster's24$58,302$44,958
CommunicationDoctoral20$65,002$138,500
School counseling and student servicesDoctoral20$85,056n/a
Public administrationMaster's17$57,679$50,975
CommunicationMaster's13$47,970n/a
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's13$56,584n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyProfessional doctorate13n/an/a
International relationsMaster's13n/an/a
Public relations and advertisingDoctoral12n/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's12n/an/a
Teacher education by subjectMaster's11n/an/a
Teaching English as a second languageMaster's10n/an/a
Pastoral ministryMaster's10n/an/a
Theology and Religious Vocations, OtherMaster's10n/an/a
Teacher education by subjectDoctoral8n/an/a
NursingMaster's8n/an/a
FinanceMaster's8n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's7n/an/a
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's7n/an/a
JournalismMaster's6n/an/a
Bible/Biblical StudiesMaster's5n/an/a
Art and design, generalMaster's5n/an/a
Data analyticsMaster's4n/an/a
Missions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMaster's4n/an/a
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's3n/an/a
EconomicsMaster's2n/an/a
School counseling and student servicesMaster's1$44,852$61,500
AccountingMaster's1n/an/a
Religious EducationMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 4,729 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 61% women, 39% men
  • 18 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Regent University?

Regent University admitted 38% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Regent University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $22,740. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,135 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Regent University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 530 to 650 in reading and writing and 460 to 600 in math, and 19 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Regent University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Regent University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Regent University?

52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Regent University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $51,408 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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