Regis University is a Jesuit Catholic University with a small community and flexible education. With students coming from all around the US states and 40 nationalities the university has a total of 6,900 students enrolled and alumni of 79,372. With its core Jesuit values, the university strives to help the local and global community thrive..Regis University admissions are selective with an acceptance rate of 71%

Regis University offers over 120 degrees and programs through its three academic schools; Anderson College of Business and Computing, Regis College and School for Professional Advancement and Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.

Regis University Rankings

  • The US News & World Report 2023 ranks Regis University
    • #217 in National universities
    • #76 in Top Performances on Social Mobility
    • #1 in Colorado for state economy overall
  • #251 – 300 by The Higher Education 2023

Regis University Highlights

Type Private(Jesuit Catholic University)
Setting Suburban
Location Regis Boulevard Denver
Acceptance Rate 71%
No of Campuses 3
Student-Faculty Ratio 12:1
Degrees Offered 120+
Students Enrolled 6,900
Student Retention Rate 81%
Website https://www.regis.edu

Regis University Campus & Accommodation

Regis University is located in a place that ranks 2nd in the list of best places to live in the USA. While the flagship campus of Regis University is located on Regis Boulevard Denver, CO. The other two satellite campuses are nestled in Thornton and Greenwood Village.

  • Various world-class eateries are available within the premises such as Student Center Cafe, the Ranger Station and Walker’s Pub and much more.
  • 14 intramural and outdoor adventure programs such as ice fishing, rock climbing and much more.
  • 30 social organizations and affinity clubs, 7 academic honour societies. Some of the organizations include Pub Club, Film Club, Hide & Go Seek Club and much more.

Regis University Housing

Regis University offers both on-campus and off-campus accommodation. While the on-campus housing is offered through four residence halls, off-campus housing is available in two communities. It is mandatory for first year and second-year students to stay on-campus unless an exemption is approved by the Student Housing department.

Applications Portal - Front Porch Housing Portal

Housing Residents Cost/Semester(in USD)
Desmet Hall First-Year 4,489.50
Ignatian Village Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors 4,545.50
O’Connell Hall Students in all years 4,489.50
The Residence Village Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors 5,249
Vincent J. Boryla Apartments Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students 8,422 - 12,957
West Hall Students in all years 44,533.50

Regis University Programs

Regis University offers around 120+ nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate courses through its three colleges. The graduate, doctoral and certificate courses are offered in the cohort and blended formats.

Within the three colleges, the university provides around 70 undergraduate majors and programs that include degrees like Bachelor in Science, Bachelor in Arts, Bachelor in Arts and Science.

Some of the popular courses at Regis University, along with their fees, are tabulated below:

Program Course Fees
B.S. Applied Psychology $57,000
B.A. Communication $58,200
Master of Business Administration $118,800
B.S. Accounting $66,600
B.S. Information Technology $66,600
M.Ed. Elementary Education $24,975
M.S. Data Science $34,200
M.S. Biomedical Science $28,480

Regis University Application Process

International students interested in enrolling at Regis University should refer to the admissions information provided below:
Application portal: Online Application 
Application Fee: $40 
Deadlines:

  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1

Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • Supplement application
  • Official transcript evaluation
  • Copy of passport
  • Health insurance documents
  • Proof of Financial ability
  • Work experience, letter of recommendations, essay, statements, resume (if required)
  • English language scores(IELTS, DUOLINGO, TOEFL)

Regis University Cost of Attendance

Tuition for on-campus students is the listed flat rate plus fees, room and board for students taking between 12 and 18 credit hours:

Expenditure Cost(for 12 and 18 credits)
Undergraduate $39,260/year
Graduate $545 - $990/per credit hour(varies from program to program)
Doctoral $890 - $1,095/credit hour(varies from program to program)

Living Expenses

Expenditure Cost(in USD)
On-campus housing 3,320 - 5,249/semester
Off-campus housing 4,847/semester
Board 2,199/semester
Meals 310.50 - 2,924/semester
Transportation 702/semester
Personal expenses 676 - 934

Regis University Financial Aids

The university offers various scholarships, grants, and loans through federal student aid that aren’t available for international students. However, some private organizations do lend loans to international students. Students can visit Finaid.org to know the available loan opportunities. Alternatively, overseas students can find financial assistance through a sponsor, an employer, or a contact in the US or any other contributor.

Click here to know more possibilities of getting scholarships to study in the USA.

Work While You Study

At Regis University, international students can work on-campus through Department-funded positions. Interested students can apply for employment through the Departmental Funded Positions. After being offered a job, students need to submit confirmation letters through the hiring supervisor to the Social Security Administration.

Off-campus jobs are available for international students after they complete their first academic year. Students can visit the Center for Career and Professional Development for off-campus job opportunities.

Note:

  • Students who are enrolled for CPT, or STEM programs can work in their major area of study.
  • Students are eligible to work for 12 months and can apply for a further extension as well.

Regis University Alumni

As an alumnus of Regis University, you will be provided with various benefits that include:

  • Lifelong Alumni Membership
    • Regis Alumni ID card
    • Alumni access to the library
    • Invitations to special events and workshops.
  • Alumni License Plates
  • Alumni Clubs

Notable Alumni

  • Yvette Chavez - Care Manager at Rocky Mountain Human Services.
  • Guillermo Diaz Jr. - CIO, Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Richard N. Cabela - CEO, Cabela's, Inc.
  • Jayne Keller - Chief Operating Officer at Cappella Living Solutions
  • Bill Murray - Actor and comedian
  • Campbell Brown- Television News Host of CNN

Regis University Career Placements

Around 97% of Regis University alumni are employed with 93% of alumni working in their core field. 91% of bachelor degree graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. The average salary of Regis University Bachelor graduates is $61, 426. The top job sectors include Healthcare, Education, Government, Financial, Computer Science/IT.

Regis University graduates salary based on jobs

Job Average Salary
IT & Software Development $91,000
Programme & Project Management $85,000

Salaries based on the degree

Degree Average Salary
MBA $153,000
Bachelor of Science $85,000

Source Emolument

Through its Jesuit values, Regis University is dedicated to offer quality education and making a positive impact on the world. The university’s campus experience goes outside the classroom and takes to heart the meaning of cura personalis. Regis University has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, and 60.5% of its classes have fewer than 20 students.

FAQ’s

Ques. When can I apply for on-campus employment?

Ans. Usually, the available job positions for the Fall and Spring semester are posted by August 1 and the summer positions are posted by March 1. You can apply for the jobs after the above-mentioned dates.

Ques. What are the housing exemptions required at Regis?

Ans. The housing exemptions are for students who are above 21 years old, Living with parent/or guardian or within a 20-mile radius, Married or have children

Ques. Can I use my meal plan during holidays or breaks?

Ans. Flex dollars can be used only during the academic year and meal plans are not active during winter, spring and summer breaks.

Ques. What if I'm not sure if I want a master's degree while choosing the FastForward program?

Ans. The FastForward program doesn’t require any commitment or additional costs - you have until your junior year to decide whether or not you would like to continue to complete a master's degree. There's no special application process or admissions materials.

Ques. When can I move in for on-campus living?

Ans. Students who are admitted into the housing can move in on and after August 19, 2023.

Ques. What is the payment policy for international students?

Ans. International students must pay for the registered courses by the tuition due date. If tuition is not paid by the due date, international students are automatically dropped from their courses.

Ques. How much time will it take for the admission decisions? How will Regis communicate with me?

Ans. Admission decisions usually take 4 weeks. You will be communicated by email or can check through the application portal.

Qus. What Covid protocols should I need to follow before coming to the Regis?

Ans. All the students are required to get the Covid vaccine and submit the proof before they start their journey at Regis. Regis believes that doing so will support the health and safety of the campus and helps to lower the pandemic.