Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private nonprofit

At a glance

Admission rate
38%
Total (middle 50%)
990–1250
Undergraduates
4,729
Setting
City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Regent does not require ACT or SAT scores for undergraduate programs (SAT, ACT or CLT scores optional and can unlock additional merit scholarships; direct admission for 3.6+ GPA with scores via Early Action). Same policy stated on the international students page. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: regent.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)
990–1250
Reading and Writing
530–650
Math
460–600
Average total
1153
ACT composite (middle 50%)
19–26

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts
Institution application, Common AppApply at regent.edu/apply; Regent is also a member of the Common App. Fee not stated on pages read.
Admissions email
undergrad@regent.edu

Source: School's page (regent.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition
$22,740per year
Average net price
$18,135What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,408

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Show all 70 programs
  • Communication and Media Studies · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, doctoral
  • Journalism · bachelor, master
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication · bachelor, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Graphic Communications · bachelor
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General · associate, bachelor
  • Information Science/Studies · bachelor
  • Computer Science · bachelor
  • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management · bachelor
  • Curriculum and Instruction · master
  • Educational Administration and Supervision · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Educational/Instructional Media Design · master
  • Special Education and Teaching · master, graduate certificate
  • Student Counseling and Personnel Services · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language · master, graduate certificate
  • Teaching Assistants/Aides · graduate certificate
  • Education, Other · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Computer Engineering · bachelor
  • Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics · graduate certificate
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies · bachelor
  • Law · first professional
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies · master, graduate certificate
  • Legal Support Services · bachelor
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other · master, first professional
  • English Language and Literature, General · bachelor
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities · associate
  • Mathematics · bachelor
  • Biological and Physical Sciences · bachelor
  • Gerontology · bachelor
  • International/Globalization Studies · bachelor
  • Data Analytics · bachelor, master
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other · bachelor
  • Religion/Religious Studies · associate, bachelor, graduate certificate
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other · graduate certificate
  • Bible/Biblical Studies · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Religious Education · master
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies · master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other · master
  • Physical Sciences, General · master
  • Psychology, General · undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor, master
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology · undergraduate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections · undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor
  • Security Science and Technology · bachelor, master
  • Public Administration · master, graduate certificate
  • Public Policy Analysis · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Economics · master
  • International Relations and National Security Studies · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Political Science and Government · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General · master
  • Design and Applied Arts · bachelor
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft · bachelor, master
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts · master
  • Music · bachelor
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General · associate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, graduate certificate
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions · bachelor, master
  • Medical Illustration and Informatics · master
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · bachelor, master
  • Business/Commerce, General · bachelor
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations · associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • Accounting and Related Services · bachelor, master
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations · master
  • Finance and Financial Management Services · master
  • Human Resources Management and Services · associate, bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
  • International Business · bachelor
  • Marketing · bachelor, master
  • History · associate, bachelor, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study

Sources

Numbers on this page come from these sources, as of the year shown. Schools change policies and deadlines - check the school's own website before you apply.

  1. U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data Data released 2026-11-02; admissions, SAT/ACT, enrollment and test policy: Fall 2024 (IPEDS 2024-25); tuition: 2025-26; net price: 2024-25; graduation rate: 150% completion for the Fall 2019 cohort; retention: Fall 2023 cohort; median earnings 10 years after entry: measured 2022-2023 (2024 dollars)
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study Released 2026-10-15; programs (CIP 2020, 4-digit) by credential level as reported to IPEDS completions for award years 2022-23 and 2023-24
  3. NCES IPEDS Institutional Characteristics - Directory information (HD2024) - phone and admissions URL — as of 2024-25 collection
  4. NCES College Navigator profile — as of IPEDS
  5. Official admissions website - SAT/ACT policy — as of 2026-11-06
  6. Official admissions website - how to apply — as of 2026-11-06
  7. Official admissions website - contact — as of 2026-11-06

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