Regis University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,990

2.84% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,062

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0507%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.3%

4,997 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,631

71.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.9%

325 Graduates

About

Regis University is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Regis University were Registered Nursing (279 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees), and Computer Science (33 degrees).

In 2023, 1,748 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Regis University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,077 degrees), 3.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Regis University is $41,990, which is $17,415 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Regis University was 0.0507%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,972 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Regis University is $41,990, which is $17,415 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,062.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Regis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,990

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Regis University was $41,990. The cost of tuition at Regis University is $17,415 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$25,062

2023 Value

4.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Regis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,062. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Regis University grew by 4.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Regis 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

$12,873

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Regis University was of $12,873 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.79% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Regis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.29% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Regis 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.

0.0507%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Regis University was 0.0507%, which represents 1 out of the 1972 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

Regis University received 4,997 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.95% annual growth. Out of those 4,997 applicants, 4,361 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,631 students enrolled at Regis University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Regis University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,361

Accepted Out of 4,997

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Regis University was 87.3% (4,361 admissions from 4,997 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.95%, while admissions grew by 3.29%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Regis 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

Regis University had a total enrollment of 4,631 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Regis University is 3,310 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,321. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at Regis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Regis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.22% Black or African American, 6.15% Asian, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.238% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Regis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.7%) and White Male (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.3%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Regis University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,631 students. The full-time enrollment at Regis University is 3,310 and the part-time enrollment is 1,321. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at Regis University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

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 Regis University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Regis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,443 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,098 enrolled students
Black or African American
288 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Regis University is 52.8% White, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.22% Black or African American, 6.15% Asian, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.238% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 191 students (4.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 660 more women than men received degrees from Regis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Regis University is white (1,077 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Regis University is Registered Nursing (279 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees) and Computer Science (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Regis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (37 degrees awarded), Education (231 degrees), and Health (665 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 Regis University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,627,141 people), Registered nurses (1,540,563 people), Software developers (635,807 people), Secondary school teachers (568,773 people), and Other managers (335,602 people).

The most specialized majors at Regis University in 2023 are English (37 degrees awarded), Education (231 degrees), Health (665 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (149 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (54 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 Regis University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Regis University are English (37 degrees awarded), Education (231 degrees), Health (665 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (149 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (54 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 Regis University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,390,981 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,822,630 people), Computer Systems Design (715,838 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (672,653 people), and Outpatient care centers (445,324 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
66 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
55 degrees awarded
Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration
53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Regis University was General Business Administration & Management with 66 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

544

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,204

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 544 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University, which is 0.452 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,204).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.47 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from Regis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Regis University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and 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, 2.15% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,077 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
273 degrees awarded
Asian
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Regis University is white (1,077 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

4.46% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
761 degrees awarded
White Male
316 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Regis University is white female (761 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (316 degrees).

Operations

Regis University has an endowment valued at nearly $87.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (3.28%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Regis University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Regis University employs 83 Associate professors, 82 Professors and 79 Assistant professors. Most academics at Regis University are Female Associate professor (57), Female Assistant professor (53), and Male Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regis University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 175 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Sales and related with 39 employees.

Endowment

$87.9M

2023 Endowment

1.76%

growth from 2022

Regis University has an endowment valued at about $87.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Regis University grew 1.76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$61.8M

2023 Salaries

1.79%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Regis University paid a median of $61.8M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 1.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$27.3M

Instructional Salaries

295

Number of Employees

In 2023, Regis University paid a total of $27.3M to 295 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

175 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Regis University were Associate professor with 83 employees, Professor with 82 employees, and Assistant professor with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regis University were Office and Administrative Support with 175 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Sales and related with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Regis University was Female Associate professor with 57 employees, Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Male Professor with 43 employees.

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

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