Regent University: Review & Facts

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Regent University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,340 students enrolled. This school was established in 1978 and is one of the 11 colleges and schools located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At Regent University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
95
Regent University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 95 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, Theology and Religion, and Law. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Regent University is fair at 70% (close to Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Regent University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Regent University is reasonably decent: 21:1. Read more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - about $18,100 a year. The additional fees at Regent University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,600; which comes to a total of $19,700 per year.

Read the details about Regent University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
32%
Hard
According to government data, 6,989 applications were submitted and 2,260 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

Regent University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Regent University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Regent University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Regent University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Regent University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,900 per academic year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Regent University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Regent University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Regent University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23464, USA
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