Regent University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Regent University is a private nonprofit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia with approximately 4,729 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 38% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $19,923 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Regent University is a private Christian university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Founded by Pat Robertson in 1977 as Christian Broadcasting Network University, its name was changed to Regent University in 1990. Regent offers on-campus programs as well as distance education. Regent offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 70 courses of study. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $18,749 average net price and relatively low $11,000 median debt are genuinely appealing, but a 54% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful portion of students either struggle or leave before finishing. This is a faith-based institution with a strong focus on Christian values integrated into academics, so it's a strong fit if that environment aligns with your priorities — but families should ask hard questions about academic support and campus culture before committing. Median earnings of $45,600 a decade out are modest but reasonable given the debt load.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,729 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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