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#8 Most selective Christian colleges in America

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

Real cost

Average price after aid $19,923 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,534 (all students)

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Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, describes itself as a Christ-centered university shaped by evangelical and renewal traditions, with a Statement of Faith and a Campus Ministries office. On-campus undergraduates take two Bible courses and a Christian worldview course in the general education core, and University Chapel meets on Wednesdays at noon in Shaw Chapel. Community Groups meet weekly in every residence hall.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Regent University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 12:00PMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 7:00PMWorship night

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Regent University’s Campus Ministries prepares students for a transformative journey of spiritual growth and devotion to Jesus Christ.”

    Source: regent.edu

  • “Campus Ministries provides students with opportunities to serve locally and internationally through missions and outreach initiatives.”

    Source: regent.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Regular church and chapel attendance is encouraged for students.

Source: regent.edu
What's a normal week?

University Chapel meets Wednesdays at noon in Shaw Chapel, UnChapel meets Thursdays at 7 p.m., and residence hall groups meet Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

Source: regent.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can serve as Community Group Leaders or Breakout Leaders who lead weekly residence hall groups in their second year.

Source: regent.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Each spring break students join the Homefront Mission Trip across Hampton Roads, and international mission trips let students serve communities abroad.

Source: regent.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,153 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,054

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

77 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Two chapel services a week during the fall and spring semesters: University Chapel on Wednesday and UnChapel on Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel for University Chapel.”
      University Chapel meets every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel.
      “Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Shaw Chapel, students gather for UnChapel”
      UnChapel, a student worship service, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Shaw Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Chapel attendance is encouraged for students (required for faculty and staff).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regular church and chapel attendance and participation in the activities of the Regent community and its founding organization are encouraged for students and expected for faculty and staff.”
      Chapel attendance is encouraged for students and expected of faculty and staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (UnChapel, a student worship service with extended worship and prayer, is held every Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Shaw Chapel, students gather for UnChapel”
      UnChapel, a student worship service, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Shaw Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Paul Lackie Executive Director, Campus Ministries”
      Paul Lackie is the Executive Director of Campus Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The University Chapel has a 1,000-seat sanctuary and a prayer room open around the clock.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The 22,164-square-foot Chapel features a 1,000-seat sanctuary for services, convocations, commencements, weddings and baptisms”
      The Chapel has a 1,000-seat sanctuary.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

93 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (On-campus students entering with fewer than 60 transfer hours take BIBL 105 and BIBL 106 through the Christianity and Culture minor; transfer students with 60 or more hours are exempt, and Honors College students take Honors courses in its place. Majors in Christian Ministry or Biblical and Theological Studies take BIBL 200 and BIBL 255 instead.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Christianity and Culture minor is required for all on-campus students who enter the institution with less than 60 hours of transfer credit.”
      The Christianity and Culture minor, including BIBL 105 and BIBL 106, is required of on-campus students with fewer than 60 transfer hours.
      “BIBL 106 Christian Doctrine (3) Exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith.”
      BIBL 106 is a course in Christian doctrine.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIBL 105 Introduction to Bible covers the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, required of the same students as T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 105 Introduction to Bible (3) Introduction to the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures with an emphasis on biblical interpretation and application in the contemporary world.”
      BIBL 105 is an introduction to the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required2 courses (GENE 100 The Making of the Christian Mind and GENE 402 The Making of a Christian Leader, both required of all bachelor's students (the Biblical Worldview competency).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GENE 402 is required for all students seeking a bachelor’s degree.”
      GENE 402 is required of all bachelor's students.
      “GENE 100 The Making of the Christian Mind (3) Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.”
      GENE 100 is a course on the development of a Christian worldview.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (College of Arts & Sciences mission: a Christian philosophy of education founded on the Holy Bible.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This mission is founded on a Christian philosophy of education in which the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept”
      The College of Arts & Sciences mission is founded on a Christian philosophy of education.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Biblical and Theological Studies B.A. and Christian Ministry B.A. majors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Major in Biblical and Theological Studies (B.A.)”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (Statement of Faith, with the articles students agree to.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “That the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible and authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept.”
      The university publishes a Statement of Faith with articles on Scripture and doctrine.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

82 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four named Campus Ministries staff on the staff page: Executive Director, Assistant Director, Chapel and Administrative Coordinator, and a staff member with a ministry background.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Paul Lackie Executive Director, Campus Ministries”
      Paul Lackie is the Executive Director of Campus Ministries.
      “Gabby serves as the Chapel & Administrative Coordinator and oversees Serve Teams.”
      A Chapel and Administrative Coordinator oversees Serve Teams.
      “Joy serves as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministries.”
      Joy Windham is the Assistant Director of Campus Ministries.
      “Matt is passionate about relationships, and it is what he believes is at the heart of discipleship to Jesus and with one another.”
      Matt King is listed on the Campus Ministries staff page.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One yearly week of prayer found on the chapel log for the 2025-26 academic year (the most recent published).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Live | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries/chapel-live · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “United Week of Prayer | Midweek Service for CBN, Regent, and Operation Blessing Week of Prayer”
      A united week of prayer was held as a midweek service in the 2025-26 academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Community Groups in every residence hall, a Discipleship Team and Serve Teams, plus online groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Groups meet every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. in every residence hall”
      Community Groups meet weekly in every residence hall.
      “In the second year, students may serve as Community Group Leaders or Breakout Leaders who facilitate weekly residence hall groups”
      Student Community Group Leaders facilitate weekly residence hall groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (The board, faculty and staff are stated to be committed to an evangelical interpretation of the Christian faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Board of Trustees, as well as the faculty and staff of the university, are committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith.”
      The board, faculty and staff are committed to an evangelical interpretation of the Christian faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Community Groups meet weekly in every residence hall, led by student Community Group Leaders.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Groups meet every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. in every residence hall”
      Community Groups meet weekly in every residence hall.
      “In the second year, students may serve as Community Group Leaders or Breakout Leaders who facilitate weekly residence hall groups”
      Student Community Group Leaders facilitate weekly residence hall groups.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Campus Ministries office led by an Executive Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regent University’s Campus Ministries prepares students for a transformative journey of spiritual growth and devotion to Jesus Christ.”
      Campus Ministries is the university office for spiritual life.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Missions and outreach office with staffed Serve Teams.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Ministries provides students with opportunities to serve locally and internationally through missions and outreach initiatives.”
      Campus Ministries runs a missions and outreach program with staffed Serve Teams.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Homefront Mission Trip each spring break and international mission trips (value label: some).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each Spring Break, students participate in the Homefront Mission Trip throughout Hampton Roads”
      Students take part in a Homefront mission trip each spring break.
      “International mission trips, such as the upcoming Mazatlán, Mexico trip in October 2026, allow students to share the gospel and serve communities around the world.”
      International mission trips let students share the gospel and serve abroad.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (International mission trip to Mazatlán, Mexico (October 2026).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “International mission trips, such as the upcoming Mazatlán, Mexico trip in October 2026, allow students to share the gospel and serve communities around the world.”
      International mission trips let students share the gospel and serve abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “International mission trips, such as the upcoming Mazatlán, Mexico trip in October 2026, allow students to share the gospel and serve communities around the world.”
      International mission trips let students share the gospel and serve abroad.

Strengths

  • University Chapel on Wednesdays and UnChapel on Thursdays meet weekly in Shaw Chapel, and a prayer room is open around the clock.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel for University Chapel.”
      University Chapel meets every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel.
      “Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Shaw Chapel, students gather for UnChapel”
      UnChapel, a student worship service, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Shaw Chapel.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The 22,164-square-foot Chapel features a 1,000-seat sanctuary for services, convocations, commencements, weddings and baptisms”
      The Chapel has a 1,000-seat sanctuary.
  • Community Groups meet every week in every residence hall, led in part by student leaders.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Groups meet every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. in every residence hall”
      Community Groups meet weekly in every residence hall.
      “In the second year, students may serve as Community Group Leaders or Breakout Leaders who facilitate weekly residence hall groups”
      Student Community Group Leaders facilitate weekly residence hall groups.
  • On-campus undergraduates take two Bible courses (BIBL 105 and BIBL 106) and two Christian worldview courses (GENE 100 and GENE 402) in the core.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Christianity and Culture minor is required for all on-campus students who enter the institution with less than 60 hours of transfer credit.”
      The Christianity and Culture minor, including BIBL 105 and BIBL 106, is required of on-campus students with fewer than 60 transfer hours.
      “GENE 402 is required for all students seeking a bachelor’s degree.”
      GENE 402 is required of all bachelor's students.
      “GENE 100 The Making of the Christian Mind (3) Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.”
      GENE 100 is a course on the development of a Christian worldview.
  • Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian Ministry majors are offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Major in Biblical and Theological Studies (B.A.)”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.

Concerns

  • Chapel attendance is encouraged for students rather than required.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog | Regent Universityregent.edu/academics/catalogs/UNDERGRAD_catalog_2026_FA.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regular church and chapel attendance and participation in the activities of the Regent community and its founding organization are encouraged for students and expected for faculty and staff.”
      Chapel attendance is encouraged for students and expected of faculty and staff.
  • Only one yearly week of prayer was found in the published chapel log.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Live | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries/chapel-live · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “United Week of Prayer | Midweek Service for CBN, Regent, and Operation Blessing Week of Prayer”
      A united week of prayer was held as a midweek service in the 2025-26 academic year.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries (University Chapel, Shaw Chapel)

  • Address: 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Shaw Chapel (1,000-seat sanctuary), prayer room open around the clock

Source: regent.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, regent.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, regent.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Regent University’s Campus Ministries prepares students for a transformative journey of spiritual growth and devotion to Jesus Christ.”
    Campus Ministries is the university office for spiritual life.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus

Service 3

  • Homefront Mission TripOff campus
    Spring Break
    Service and outreach across Hampton Roads.
    regent.edu
  • Mazatlán, Mexico mission tripOff campus
    October 2026
    International mission trip to share the gospel and serve.
    regent.edu
  • Serve TeamsOn campus
    Students serve behind the scenes at chapel services and campus events.
    regent.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Community GroupsOn campus
    Tuesdays 8:00 PM
    Weekly small groups in every residence hall for Scripture, prayer and fellowship; online groups are also offered.
    regent.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • UnChapelOn campus
    Thursdays 7:00 PM
    Student-focused worship and preaching service in Shaw Chapel.
    regent.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday12:00 PMShaw Chapel · University Chapel; fall and spring semesters.

Worship night 1

  • Thursday7:00 PMShaw Chapel · UnChapel, a worship service for college students; fall and spring semesters.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministries | Regent Universityregent.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Join us every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel for University Chapel.”
    University Chapel meets every Wednesday at noon in Shaw Chapel.
    “Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Shaw Chapel, students gather for UnChapel”
    UnChapel, a student worship service, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Shaw Chapel.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$20,064
$30,001–$48,000$19,327
$48,001–$75,000$17,806
$75,001–$110,000$19,148
Over $110,000$22,588

Full cost of attendance before aid: $32,838 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,577
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 39% · Women 61%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
42%
Total students10,168
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,923
Cost of attendance (per year)$32,838
Median federal debt at graduation$24,534
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
46%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
43%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
43%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,498
Admission rate38%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$50
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,512 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants51%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 990–1250ACT 19–26
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1153
SAT reading & writing530–650
SAT math460–600
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Human resources$61,752
Public Policy Analysis$60,776
Business administration$59,087
Secondary education$50,123
Pastoral counseling$49,799
Bible/Biblical Studies$48,776
Criminal justice$44,176
Communication studies$41,335
Psychology$41,007
English$40,012
Teacher education$35,318
Graphic communications$29,565

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biological and physical sciences, Business (general), Computer engineering, Computer science, Computing and information science, Data Analytics, Design, Global studies, Health administration, History, Information science, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, International relations, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Nursing, Other education, Paralegal studies, Political science, Public relations, Religious studies, Security science, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business21%
Psychology17%
Theology and religious studies11%
Communication9%
Criminal justice and security7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates43%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older58%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,010
ROTCArmy · Navy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member18 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time76%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$16,381IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 21% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceNorfolk International Airport (ORF)About 7 miles away · about 15 minutes by car
Town population456,349Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreVirginia BeachAbout 9 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Typical weather41°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Norfolk South, VA, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.090.04
Burglary0.090.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Regent University a Christian college?
Yes. Regent University is a Christian college.
What is Regent University’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Regent University?
Chapel is listed at Shaw Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 231651
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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