81%

Acceptance Rate

$12,179

Avg.Financial Aid

030913

FAFSA Code

About Regent University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

9,889

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SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution established in the year 1978 by Dr M.G. Pat Robertson. The university is located in a 70 acres area in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The university serves as a centre of Christian thought having core values which include Excellence, Innovation & Integrity. This university is one of the nation’s leading academic centres for Christian thought and action.

  • The acceptance rate at Regent is 81% which means, 81 students, get admitted to the university per 100 students who apply there.

  • The student-faculty ratio is 41:1.

  • It has a retention ratio of 78% for full-time courses and 18% for part-time courses.

  • The total graduation rate is 30%.

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Regent has 165 full-time and 465 part-time faculty members, who are graduates of Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Baylor, and others, five of whom are Fullbright Scholars. Several members are drawn from high levels of government. Former U.S. Attorney under the Bush administration, John Ashcroft, was named Distinguished Professor in 2005 teaching a two-week course each semester in the Robertson School of Government and lecturing on national security law. Some of the notable alumni from Regent University are Jay Sekulow, Tony Hale, and Charles Martin.

Regent University’s campus spans over 70 acres and has historicist neo-Georgian architecture, and is located in the coastal city of Virginia Beach. The university was listed among 30 most beautiful colleges in the South. The university has state-of-the-art infrastructure. The Student Centre comprises a bookstore, student organization offices, dining hall, computer lab, and student lounge. The Communication & Performing Arts Center, home for the School of Communication & the Arts, is a 135,000-square-foot (12,500 m2) building with two theatres, a production studio, sound stage, screening theatres, and a backlot. The Chapel and Divinity Building are the most recent additions to the campus.

Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Regent University's Office of Career Services maintains a job board which contains student- assistant postings as well as off-campus positions. Regent University also believes in the power and impact of sports. The university believes in providing a unique athletic experience through its Athletics program. The university is also a Division I South Region member in the NCCAA. Regent’s Men’s Basketball Team, nicknamed the Royals also finished the 2019-20 season with a win.

Regent University’s address is 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States. You can contact the university via email or phone number which is +1 757-352-4127.

Regent University, which is located in Virginia Beach, VA is a private university. Regent University was founded in the year 1977. The motto of the Regent University is Christian Leadership to Change the World and its official colors are blue and green. In addition to over 4,408 undergraduate students, RU also boasts of over 5,957 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 8,630. The school has a total of 138 (Full-time) and 48 (Part-time) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 61% of the students are 25 and over at Regent University. At RU around 55% are white, 26% are Black or African American, and 9% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Bob McDonnell (Businessperson, Politician), Corey J. Hodges (Entrepreneur, Musician), Tony Hale (Television producer, Actor), and Winsome Sears (Politician) in its 43 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At RU, 250 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABA (American Bar Association), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), APA (American Psychological Association), and ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada). $186 million is the total value of endowment of the Regent University.

Location & Contact

Address

1000 Regent University Dr
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

81%

SAT Range

958 - 1113

ACT Range

19 - 25

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 990-1220 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Regent University is 22. However, those getting an ACT score less than 19 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464, or call (757) 352-4127.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$16,779

Average Annual Cost

$16,980

Books And Supplies

$1,000

Other Fees

$1,400

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$7,080

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,303

Total One Year Cost

$29,763

Before applying to RU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $31,955. The average annual tuition cost ($18,620), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($7,220), and budget for other expenses ($3,303) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

47:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

26%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$10

Faculty Overview

69%

Male Professors

31%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

93 Graduates

Psychology, General

93 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

62 Graduates

Bible/Biblical Studies

46 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

40 Graduates

Public Policy Analysis

24 Graduates

Human Resources Management and Serv...

23 Graduates

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...

22 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

18 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

17 Graduates

Graphic Communications

17 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

16 Graduates

History

14 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

10 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

7 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

7 Graduates

International/Global Studies

6 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

4 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

4 Graduates

Mathematics

3 Graduates

Political Science and Government

3 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

2 Graduates

Biological and Physical Sciences

2 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

2 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

2 Graduates

Computer Science

1 Graduates

Legal Support Services

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,353

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

51%

Full-time

54%

Part-time

46%

Students Gender

Male

38%

US National: 44%

Female

62%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

56% White

1% Unknown

26% Black

9% Hispanic

5% Two or more races

1% Non Resident alien

1% Asian

1% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

4%

Unknown Location

52%

Out Of State

44%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$64,029 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 59% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

59%

Undergrads in College Housing

17%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,560/year

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Regent Royals

School Colors

blue and green

Varsity Athletics Association

NCCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

20

Total Female Athletes

20

Intramural Sports

8

Sports Club

8

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Soccer

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

No

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $7,220 per year for living on campus. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at RU. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The university has enrolled around 39% male and 61% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$31,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$41,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$19,162

$37,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$199 - 389

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

95%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,179

Students Receiving Federal Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,822

Students Receiving State Aid

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,248

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

86%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,479

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,626

$30K - $48K

$13,382

$48K - $75K

$11,681

$75K - $110K

$8,249

> $110K

$9,371

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$18,780,624

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,192,130

The financial aid department of Regent University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,628, whereas the financial aid is $10,156. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,299 as well as institutional aid worth $10,156. At RU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $18,780,624 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $3,192,130.

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