Founded in 1978, Regent University is a Christian Private University located at Virginia Beach. Programs at Regent University include both on-campus and online courses in more than 135 areas of study and is amongst the A-rated universities in the USA.

The University has a total enrollment of 10,561 students. Among these, 4,541 are undergraduate students. Regent University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in over 135 areas of study. Its programs span in areas ranging from business, communication and the arts, cybersecurity and technology, and psychology.

Regent University Rankings

As per the US News and World Report:

Category Rank
National Universities #298-389
Top Performers for Social Mobility #113

Highlights

College Type Private ,Coed
Campus Setting Suburban
Campus Size 70 acres
Annual Endowment 2018 72 Million + USD
Student Retention Rate 78%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part-time; online
Campus Housing Facility Available
English language proficiency score TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academics, SAT, ACT
Financial Aid Available as grants, awards and scholarships
Admission Helpdesk IntlAdmissions@regent.edu | 18008464198
Official Website regent.edu

Regent University Campus

  • Regent University has a 70 acres of picturesque campus ideally located on the southern east coast of Virginia, just 16 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and has state of the art on campus facilities.
  • Regent Campus has a 135,000-square-foot Communication building that houses all the functional areas of the School of Communication & the Arts,its faculty offices, along with Media Services and Information Technology.
  • This has a 700+ seat theatre, a 195-seat experimental theatre, a TV studio, a film sound stage and is fully equipped for its diverse course structure.
  • Regent also has the Studio headquarters of CBN’s worldwide television outreach and network administrative offices.
  • Regent University also boasts of a luxurious, Georgian-style resort with an unparalleled level of lodging hospitality.
  • It consists of 240 guest rooms and suites with all modern resort facilities.

Regent University Residence

  • Just 15% of the students live on campus owned/ operated or affiliated housing while 85% students live off-campus in a variety of affordable accomodations for international students.
  • Regent University offers housing options in Regent Commons and Regent Village. Both of them offer unique and world class facilities to the students.
  • Regent Commons primarily offers housing for undergraduate students. It includes fully furnished apartment style living with different floor plans with Studio style apartment to 4 bedroom suites.
  • The amenities at Regent Commons include wireless internet, cable TV service, all inclusive utilities, 24 hours security, 24 hours fitness center, laundry etc.
  • Regent Village is reserved for upperclassmen, undergraduate and graduate students. There is a free shuttle as well.
  • The amenities at Regent Village include balconies, community building and cost inclusive laundry, playgrounds and courts, refrigerators/ freezer, stove/oven, dishwasher, sink, cable TV, internet, etc.
  • There are special provisions for students with disabilities and Regent University offers specialized provisions for them to bring them at par with their peers.

Regent University Academics/ Programs

  • The student faculty ratio is 19:1 and the university has 60.6% of its classes having fewer than 20 students.
  • Programs at Regent University are offered in more than 135 areas of study on campus, online and evening courses with 8 and 15 weeks class sessions.
  • The university awards Associate, Bachelor’s, Master's, Doctoral degrees.
  • Popular majors at Regent University include Business Administration, Management and Operations, Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, General Theological and Ministerial Studies, Education, etc.
  • Regent University’s faculty come from all over the world with experience matched only by accolades.
  • There are about 165 full-time and 465 part-time faculty members who are graduates from Yale, Harvard, Oxford,

Regent University Application Process

International students seeking admissions at Regent University can follow the below-mentioned admission details:

Application portal:. RU Application

Application Fee:

  • Graduate: 50 USD,
  • Undergraduate: 50 USD non refundable.

Application Deadline:

Enrollment Term International Application Deadline I-20 Issuance Deadline
Fall Semester May 15 June 15
Spring Semester August 1 October 1

International Requirements:

  • Completed form
  • Official high school transcripts/each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral.
  • For international institutions, the official transcripts are evaluated and sent directly by the WES.
  • Proof of English Proficiency.
  • · GRE/GMAT/MAT scores need to be directly sent to the college.
  • A supplemental form is also particularly required by the university for international aspirants but should be filled up 6 months prior to the start of the program for up to date information.
  • Proof of finances is required for admission to any study program in Regent University.
  • Copy of Passport.
  • Copy of Visa
  • Additional Documents
    • Programs specific requirements need to be fulfilled at the time of admission.

Regent University Cost of Attendance

  • Aspirants of the institute must note to plan their finances in advance before enrolling at Regent University as there are many expenses while studying in the US.
  • The Cost of Attendance includes the tuition fee, living expenses, insurance charges and any other extra charges applicable on the course of study.
Fee Chargeable Undergraduate (USD) – Annually
Tuition 17,220
University Fees 1,500
Housing 4,700
Food 2,520
Books 1,000
Personal Expenses 1,953
Transport 1,350
Total 30,243

Regent University Scholarships

  • At Regent University 81% of full-time undergraduate receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is 8,118 USD.
  • Funding opportunities for international students are extremely limited and very competitive.
  • Regent-Wide Endowed Scholarships are financed by donors and are highly competitive awards given on merit.
    • An online application is required within a specified deadline.
  • The Azusa Street Scholarship awards tuition plus book allowance, the Fred W. Beazley scholarship is also 100% tuition fee and a book allowance of USD 300, the William J. Dooner scholarship is for a 50% tuition fee waiver and needs to reapply every year.
  • The university also offers some subject-specific scholarships.

Regent University Alumni Network

Some Notable alumni of the university are as follows:

  • Tony Hale – American Actor and Comedian
  • Jay Sekulow – American Lawyer, radio and TV talk show host. He has been the Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice since 1991
  • Charles Martin – American award winning and New York Times best selling author

Regent University Placements

  • Regent University’s leadership uses enrollment data to improve persistence and provide direction on how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of students’ experiences.
  • Some of the specialized facilities provided by Regent’s Career Center are :- Professional Profile Marketing, Building of skills and experience, Job Internship Search, etc.
  • The average starting salary for those employed full-time was 42,000 USD, according to PayScale.
  • The average freshman retention rate at Regent University is 78%.
  • The average 4-year graduation rate at Regent University is 47%. (As per US News)
  • As per the US News, the median starting salary of alumni of Regent University is USD 41,800.
  • Here is a list of average salaries offered to graduates of Regent University: (As per Emolument)
Course/Program Average Salary
Masters in Science USD 56,000
Bachelor of Arts USD 47,000
Master of Arts USD 31,000

FAQs

Ques. WHAT IS REGENT UNIVERSITY?

Ans. Regent University, founded in 1978, is a nationally ranked private, Christian liberal arts university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Both on-campus and completely online programs are available.

Ques. IS REGENT UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED AND RESPECTED?

Ans. Yes.

Ques. HOW MUCH DOES REGENT UNIVERSITY COST?

Ans. Undergraduate block tuition for 12-18 credit hours was $17,220, for the school year.

Ques. DO I HAVE TO APPLY FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID EVERY YEAR?

Ans. Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis.

Ques. IF I DO NOT QUALIFY FOR AID, OR IF I DO NOT WANT LOANS, DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA?

Ans. It is usually in your best interest to complete the FAFSA even if you think you may not qualify for aid.

Ques. HOW DO I APPLY FOR FEDERAL AND VIRGINIA FINANCIAL AID GRANTS?

Ans. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Ques. WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL I NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS?

Ans. You will need the following: • The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet • Bank statements for checking, savings, and investment accounts

Ques. WHAT IS REGENT UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL CODE (INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THE FAFSA FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION)?

Ans. Regent’s school code is 030913.

Ques. WHY IS MY FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP ONLY ENTERED FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS?

Ans. In general, your school-based scholarships and grants are awarded for the entire year; fall/spring/summer.