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Regent University
Regent University admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Regent University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Regent University sits in Virginia Beach proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Human Resources Management and Services, where graduates median $61,752 four years out. 51.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 4,729 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 74.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1250 — near the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Regent University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Regent University received 7,261 applications and admitted 2,990 (41.2%), with 643 enrolling.
Regent University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1050–1250 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Regent University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Regent University compares
| Regent University | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38.1% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,650 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,498 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
At $44,498, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,453). Look at Regent University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,650 regardless of where you're from. At Regent University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 4,729 undergrads, Regent University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
56.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Regent University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Regent University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,752 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $60,776 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,087 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,123 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $49,799 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,776 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,335 |
| Psychology, General | $41,007 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,012 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,318 |
| Graphic Communications | $29,565 |
Median earnings for these 12 Regent University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,498 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Regent University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Regent University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 38.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Regent University's acceptance rate?
41.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,990 admitted from 7,261 applicants.
How much does Regent University cost?
At Regent University, published tuition is $21,650 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Regent University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Regent University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,498 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Bluefield University — 59.3% admitted
- Averett University — 56.6% admitted
- Advanced Technology Institute — 53.5% admitted
- Hampden-Sydney College — 40.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.