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Regent University

#713 in US ranking Virginia Beach, VA
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Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$32,617
Tuition & fees
$22,740
Avg. aid
$9,103
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
38%
SAT range
990–1250
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$44,147
1 yr after graduation

What does Regent University offer in terms of athletics?

Regent's athletic teams are known as the Royals, and the university participates in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Reported sports include basketball, cross-country, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.

Varsity competition is different from joining a casual game or using recreation and fitness facilities: team membership may involve tryouts, eligibility rules, regular practices, and travel. Students interested in a particular sport should confirm that its team is active for their entry year and ask the athletics staff about participation requirements. They should not assume that membership in the NCCAA means NCAA competition or that an athletic scholarship is available.

What student groups and Associations are available at Regent University?

Regent students have opportunities to join organizations centered on leadership, service, shared interests, and professional development. Reported examples include the College Student Leadership Board, Student Activities Board, Enactus, Students for Life, and The Boardroom.

Student activities can also involve theater and choral performance. An organization's name does not, by itself, establish its current meeting schedule or membership requirements, so students looking for a specific group should check the active organization roster for their term. For commuters and online learners, meeting format and timing may be as important as the subject of the group.

Who studies at Regent University?

Regent reported 10,657 students across the institution, a total that includes more than the first-year undergraduate class. Its reported entering undergraduate counts included 690 first-time degree-seeking students and 890 transfer-in students, underscoring that transfers are a substantial part of the undergraduate population.

Among students in the reported geographic breakdown, roughly one-third were Virginia residents and nearly two-thirds came from other U.S. states. Enrollment at Regent therefore should not be pictured as a single group of local residential undergraduates: the university also serves graduate students, commuters, and people studying from elsewhere. Reported racial and ethnic counts include White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and multiracial students. Because such counts can cover a different population or reporting period from institution-wide enrollment, they should not be treated as percentages of the entire university without checking their definitions.

How does student life look like at Regent University?

Regent's student experience combines a physical Virginia Beach campus with a substantial population that does not live there. About 15% of students were reported as living on campus, while 85% commuted. For an in-person student, daily life may center on classes, study spaces, activities, and a trip home rather than a residence hall.

Regent reports a student health clinic and personal counseling services. Orientation, student activities, performing arts, and campus events provide ways to meet people outside class. Online students should pay particular attention to which support services and events they can use remotely; a university-wide listing does not mean every activity is equally accessible in every format.

What libraries are available to students at Regent University?

Regent University Library is a main academic resource for research and coursework. The institution reports two campus libraries, reflecting the need for resources that serve general academic study and specialized fields such as law.

Students can use library study space and reserve study rooms. Library research support, electronic resources, and access arrangements are especially relevant to those studying online or conducting advanced research. Students planning late-night study should check current building hours rather than assume a study area is open around the clock; the reported library information does not indicate regular 24-hour study access.

Regent University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

10657

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

428

Member of Athletic Associations

NCCAA

Total staff

142 full time, 707 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Regent University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 5,049
Graduate: 5,608

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 4,970
Part-time: 5,687

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 254
Men: 174

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 578
Black or African American: 1,213
White: 2,007
American Indian or Alaska Native: 32
Asian: 79
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 22
Two or more races: 207
Unknown: 552

Regent University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cross-country running

Both––

Soccer

BothBoth–

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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