Regent University — College Profile

About

Founded in Virginia Beach as a premier private Christian institution, Regent University is best known for integrating conservative biblical values into rigorous academic study across its residential campus and expansive online network. The university is particularly recognized for its strong programs within the Robertson School of Government, the School of Law, the School of Divinity, as well as its undergraduate tracks in business, communication, and psychology. Campus culture centers on a close-knit, faith-driven community framed by picturesque neo-Georgian architecture and coastal living, where student life includes weekly chapel services, service projects, and leadership development. Regent uniquely distinguishes itself through its institutional mission of developing "Christian Leaders to Change the World," preparing graduates to actively influence public policy, law, and media from a Christian worldview.

Wikipedia:Regent University is a private Christian university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Founded by Pat Robertson in 1977 as Christian Broadcasting Network University, its name was changed to Regent University in 1990. Regent offers on-campus programs as well as distance education. Regent offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 70 courses of study. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location

Virginia Beach, VA, 23464 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ORF · Norfolk

12 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$21,650

Housing & food (on campus)$8,010

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$76,834

Average net price$19,923

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$21,650

Housing & food (on campus)$8,010

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$76,834

Average net price$19,923

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.regent.edu

How it’s made up · 2026-27

Regent University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$43,470

Housing$13,120

Food$5,792

Books & supplies$2,000

Personal expenses$5,056

Transportation$4,224

Total published by the school$76,834

Source: www.regent.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$20,064

$30–48k

$19,327

$48–75k

$17,806

$75–110k

$19,148

$110k+

$22,588

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

56%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

47%

Back for yr 2

75%

Transferred

19%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

56% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 16% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$42,066

10 yrs after entry$44,498

Debt

Median at graduation$24,534

Monthly payment$260

Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$21.5k

90th percentile$35,500

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

38%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1153

R 530–650 · M 460–600

ACT midpoint

Comp 19–26 · E 20–26 · M 18–25

SAT middle 50%: 990–1250

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Student Body

Gender

Men 39%Women 61%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

51%

First-gen

42%

Family income

$28,090

Independent

78%

Veterans

Age at entry

33.0

Part-time

43%

Race & ethnicity

White

43%

Hispanic

12%

Black

26%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

12%

Varsity sports

NCCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$42,066

After 10 yrs

$44,498

Psychology, General122

Business Administration, Management and Operations73

Communication and Media Studies50

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries44

Bible/Biblical Studies42

Security Science and Technology29

English Language and Literature, General21

Human Resources Management and Services21

Public Policy Analysis20

Graphic Communications18

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other17

International Relations and National Security Studies17

Criminal Justice and Corrections15

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15

Accounting and Related Services13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$125M

Full-time faculty

76%

Faculty salary

$8,375/mo

Teaching spend

$4,054

per student

Federal loans

57%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Undergraduate profile