Regent University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,986

5.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,314

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

41.2%

7,261 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,168

45.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.5%

147 Graduates

About

Regent University is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Regent University were Other Education (196 degrees awarded), Other Legal Professions & Studies (172 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (109 degrees).

In 2023, 2,400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Regent University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,214 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (668 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Regent University is $18,986, which is $−12,017 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Regent University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,287 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Regent University is $18,986, which is $12,018 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,314.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Regent University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,986

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Regent University was $18,986. The cost of tuition at Regent University is $−12,018 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Regent University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,314

2023 Value

5.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Regent University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,314. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Regent University grew by 5.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Regent University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,563

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Regent University was of $8,563 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Regent University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Regent University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Regent University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Regent University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3287 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Regent University received 7,261 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.89% annual growth. Out of those 7,261 applicants, 2,990 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,168 students enrolled at Regent University in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Regent University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

41.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,990

Accepted Out of 7,261

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Regent University was 41.2% (2,990 admissions from 7,261 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 32.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.89%, while admissions grew by 32.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Regent University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Regent University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Regent University had a total enrollment of 10,168 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Regent University is 4,646 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,522. This means that 45.7% of students enrolled at Regent University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Regent University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.1% White, 30.1% Black or African American, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Regent University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.3%) and White Male (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Regent University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,168 students. The full-time enrollment at Regent University is 4,646 and the part-time enrollment is 5,522. This means that 45.7% of students enrolled at Regent University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Regent University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Regent University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Regent University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Regent University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,280 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,062 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
982 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Regent University is 42.1% White, 30.1% Black or African American, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 0.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,017 students (10%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 764 more women than men received degrees from Regent University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Regent University is white (1,214 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (668 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Regent University is Other Education (196 degrees awarded), followed by Other Legal Professions & Studies (172 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (109 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Regent University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (279 degrees awarded), Legal (274 degrees), and Education (530 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regent University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,545,963 people), Secondary school teachers (486,908 people), Education administrators (287,172 people), Special education teachers (220,311 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (200,637 people).

The most specialized majors at Regent University in 2023 are Theology (279 degrees awarded), Legal (274 degrees), Education (530 degrees), Psychology (268 degrees), and Communication Technologies (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regent University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Regent University are Theology (279 degrees awarded), Legal (274 degrees), Education (530 degrees), Psychology (268 degrees), and Communication Technologies (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regent University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,936,126 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,160 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,563 people), Outpatient care centers (187,280 people), and Individual & family services (167,028 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Regent University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Education
196 degrees awarded
Other Legal Professions & Studies
172 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Regent University was Other Education with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Regent University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

818

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,582

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 818 degrees were awarded to men at Regent University, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,582).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Regent University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Regent University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.76 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Regent University in Other Education, which is 3.45 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Regent University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Regent University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.04% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,214 degrees awarded
Black or African American
668 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
207 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Regent University is white (1,214 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (668 degrees).

0.458% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
773 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
457 degrees awarded
White Male
441 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Regent University is white female (773 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (457 degrees).

Operations

Regent University has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.67M (5.11%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Regent University had a total salary expenditure of 128M. Regent University employs 47 Associate professors, 43 Assistant professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Regent University are Male Associate professor (32), Male Professor (28), and Female Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regent University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 183 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 125 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 52 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2023 Endowment

10.5%

growth from 2022

Regent University has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Regent University grew 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $323M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Regent University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$59.1M

2023 Salaries

5.98%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Regent University paid a median of $59.1M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 5.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2023, Regent University paid a total of $13.4M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

183 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Regent University were Associate professor with 47 employees, Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Professor with 36 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regent University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 183 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 125 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Regent University was Male Associate professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 28 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Regent University.

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