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About Regent University

christian liberal artsdoctoral professional programsvirginia beach campusselective private universitysocial sciences focus

Regent University is a private university in Virginia Beach, VA, known for its christian liberal arts, doctoral professional programs, and virginia beach campus. With an acceptance rate of 32%, Regent University is selective, typically enrolling around 522 students each year. Regent University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Regent University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,228 per year; the sticker price of $29,832 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Regent University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

32%
Overall Accept Rate
1140
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1250 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Regent University

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Essay Strategy
Regent University is explicitly built around a Christian worldview and its mission to produce leaders who will transform society. Use your essays to show how your faith shapes your goals, not just as background information but as a driving force in how you think and what you want to accomplish.
Application Strategy
Regent was founded by Pat Robertson and maintains strong ties to the Christian Broadcasting Network, giving students in communications, law, and divinity access to real professional networks in faith-based media and public policy. If any of those fields interest you, name specific programs like the Robertson School of Government or the School of Communication and the Arts and explain why that professional environment appeals to you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Regent University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$30k/yr$20.1k
30k-48k~$30k/yr$19.3k
48k-75k~$30k/yr$17.8k
75k-110k~$30k/yr$19.1k
110k+~$30k/yr$22.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

54%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,411
Undergrad Enrollment
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