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1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA

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US ranking
position: 619
Tuition & fees per year: $22,740
Acceptance rate: 41.00%
Median alumni salary: $42,499
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1095 SAT, 26 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Regent University?

Regent University's overall graduation rate stands at 54%, placing it in the lower half nationally, specifically within the bottom 45% percentile. Male students graduate at a somewhat lower rate of 45%, while female students show a higher success rate of 58%, though both remain below average compared to national figures. The four-year graduation rate is 43%, and the six-year rate reaches 53%, both of which fall near the midpoint but still below the median when compared to other institutions.

Retention rates at Regent University are notably low, with only 66% of students returning for their second year. This figure ranks in the bottom quarter nationally, indicating potential challenges in student persistence after the first year.

These graduation and retention statistics suggest that while a fair proportion of students do earn degrees, the university faces considerable room for improvement in student completion and sustained enrollment.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Regent University?

Graduates of Regent University have varying earning potentials depending on their field of study. Degrees related to education, such as Teacher Education and Professional Development in Specific Subject Areas, tend to offer some of the highest earnings, with an average of $40,970. Those who studied Business Administration, Management and Operations can expect an average income around $35,573, while graduates in Human Resources Management and Services earn approximately $37,651.

Fields connected to criminal justice and social sciences also show solid earning prospects. For instance, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates have average earnings near $29,797, while Psychology majors earn about $27,537. Similar trends appear in religious studies-related degrees: Biblical Studies graduates average $27,892 and those in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries make around $26,506.

Other humanities and liberal arts disciplines present more modest earnings. English Language and Literature majors have an average income close to $19,757, and History graduates earn about $25,985. Communications-related degrees such as Communication and Media Studies yield an average income of $21,849, whereas Graphic Communications graduates earn approximately $15,565.

Regent University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 54%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 43%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 53%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Regent University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Regent University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

302252

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

12618

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

41620

Education

19322

Legal Professions and Studies

9312

English Language and Literature/Letters

19221

Mathematics and Statistics

101

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

24832

Theology and Religious Vocations

374986

Psychology

9824122

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

162844

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

91120

Social Sciences

101020

Visual and Performing Arts

9110

Health Professions and Related Programs

20727

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7250122

History

257

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

19625

Education

22347270

Legal Professions and Studies

12052172

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

336

Theology and Religious Vocations

352863

Psychology

521365

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

93241

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

13720

Social Sciences

231538

Visual and Performing Arts

453479

Health Professions and Related Programs

11721138

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

10271173

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

16521

Education

11435149

Theology and Religious Vocations

52025

Psychology

481058

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

494392