Regent University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

Overview

Total enrollment

10,657
Regent University overview
Regent University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Regent University, established in 1978 by religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, occupies a 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, approximately 20 miles from downtown Norfolk. The campus features Georgian Colonial-style architecture across its academic and administrative buildings, with a prominent central plaza and chapel serving as focal points. As a private Christian institution, Regent offers undergraduate and graduate programs through eight academic schools, with particular emphasis on business, communication, divinity, education, and law. The College of Arts & Sciences provides traditional undergraduate education while maintaining the university's Christian worldview integration throughout its curriculum. Students can choose to reside in on-campus residence halls, though many graduate students and working professionals opt to commute or take courses through Regent's established online learning platform.

Ratings

Regent University is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    1 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Regent University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1250
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
  • GPA 3.34

Acceptance Rate

38.1%
Regent University applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 21.5%
  • Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$21,650
Costs for Regent University
Fee Cost
Tuition $21,650
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,700
Room and Board $8,010
Budget for Other Expenses $3,488
Total One Year Cost $35,848

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Regent University are Psychology, Business, and Communication. 26% of students major in Psychology, 20% in Business, and 16% in Communication.

  • Psychology 26%
  • Business 20%
  • Communication 16%
  • English and Literature 11%
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies 11%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231651.

GPA calculator: Regent University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026