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Ready to receive a top-ranked, Christian education and join a vibrant campus community in Virginia Beach, VA? At Regent, we’ve designed our undergraduate programs to prepare you for a life of significant service. With a wide array of degree programs spanning from business to psychology, cybersecurity, film production, and much more, we can help ensure you find your passion and purpose. Plus, with numerous scholarship and financial aid options available, we’re committed to making your education accessible and affordable. The world is waiting for an influence like yours, and at Regent, we’re ready to empower you for that calling.


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Received An "A+" Campus Rating Niche, 2023
$2Thousand
Up to $2,000 tuition grant for eligible transfer students from the Virginia Community College System
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Best College in Virginia Best Value Schools, 2021
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Safest College Campus in Virginia Your Local Security, 2021
21:1
Student-to Faculty Ratio
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Among the Top 50 Best Christian Colleges in America Niche, 2023

College Preview Weekend

Join us October 24-26, 2024, for an unforgettable three-day experience for high school juniors and seniors and their families! This event features sessions, tours, food trucks, campus activities and a featured artist in concert! See for yourself what life is like as a Regent student.

 
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“Honors College classes are much more focused on discussion and working with others to solve a problem. My experience was different from school: Instead of reading other peoples' data and writing a report on it, you're forming your own data and then reporting that.”

Allison Hodgkins, College of Arts & Sciences, 2022

“I'm grateful to Regent for developing my leadership skills, which are an essential component to the technical knowledge needed for a career in my field.”

Maximiliano Gigli, B.S. in Cybersecurity, 2020 Administrative Business Partner, Google

“For anyone interested in developing the analytical skills required to make sense of complicated ideas, I encourage you to give Regent's Honors College a look. The relationships, skills and knowledge you'll gain through the discussion-based classes, and engaging assignments will benefit you in the years to come.”

Abigail Lindner, College of Arts & Sciences, 2022

“Regent gave me the skills I needed and prepared me for the work I’m doing now.”

Stryker Watts, B.S. in Business - Marketing, 2013 Senior Manager, Deposit & Regional Marketing, First Republic Bank

“Proverbs 27:17 states, 'Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.' That's been my Regent experience academically and relationally. I am grateful to have grown together with such amazing people.”

Christian Ellis, B.S. in Business, 2018; M.A. in Organizational Leadership, 2020 Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Regent University
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April 17, 2024
Regent Ranks #5 on TechGuide’s Best Online Bachelor’s in Graphic Design Programs for 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 17, 2024) – Regent University has secured an impressive #5 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Best Online Bachelor’s in Graphic Design programs in the country. “We are …

April 16, 2024
How to Make Friends in College as an Introvert

It can be difficult to make friends in college, especially when you are not naturally inclined to be outgoing. While you may excel at the academic aspect of college, the social side can be tough when you’re in a new environment and you don’t know …

April 9, 2024
Regent Law Achieves Highest U.S. News Ranking in School History

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 9, 2024) – Regent University School of Law earned its highest ranking in school history in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Law Schools Ranking. Today’s newly published list ranks Regent as …

March 27, 2024
Regent Research Roundtables

From the Editors Dr. Kathleen Patterson and Dr. Steve Firestone 2023 Welcome to the Proceedings of the 2023 Regent Research Roundtables. In addition to presentations of empirical studies, the Roundtable format allows presenters to discuss new concepts, possible …

March 27, 2024
Regent University Named #2 Best Military Friendly® School for 2024-25

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 27, 2024) – Regent University earned a national top-tier ranking by Military Friendly® Schools for the academic year 2024–25. Regent’s #2 ranking in the “private offering doctorate” category …

March 26, 2024
Regent Ranks #8 on TechGuide’s Best Bachelor’s in Social Media Degree Programs for 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 26, 2024) – Regent University has secured an impressive #8 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Bachelor’s in Social Media degree programs, placing Regent among the top 11 …

March 21, 2024
Regent Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 21, 2024) – The Regent University Choir made school history in its debut performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. “Receiving an invitation to take the stage at Carnegie Hall puts the Regent Choir in the company of …

March 19, 2024
Switch to a Teaching Career with the Career Switcher Program

Are you Looking to go into a Different Career Path? A career in education is rewarding and empowering as you actively involve students in discovering themselves and the world around them. Educators are crucial in imparting knowledge …

March 12, 2024
Chick-fil-A CEO Surprises Regent University Student with a $25,000 Scholarship

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 12, 2024) – Today, Regent University student Peyton Edwards was awarded the $25,000 True Inspiration™ Scholarship from her employer, Chick-fil-A, making her the restaurant’s 100th …

March 11, 2024
Regent University Accepted into NCAA Exploratory Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 11, 2024) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved Regent University’s application for an exploratory year of membership in Division III. Institutions accepted into this phase …

February 27, 2024
Regent Students Win 2nd Place at National Religious Broadcasters Film Competition

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2024) – Regent University students claimed the spotlight at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2024 Convention for their compelling visual storytelling. Lauren Gilmeister …

February 21, 2024
Regent’s Online Master’s in School Counseling Ranked Top 10 Best in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 21, 2024) – BestCollegeReviews.org has ranked Regent University as a Best Online Master's in School Counseling Program for 2024—surging ahead of hundreds of colleges and …

February 20, 2024
Regent Introduces Three New Bachelor of Music Programs for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 20, 2024) – Regent University is adding three new degrees to its fall 2024 curriculum: a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Voice, a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice, and a Bachelor of Music in …

February 8, 2024
Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition: Public Voting is Open to Win a Full Scholarship to Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 8, 2024) – Regent University’s Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition has entered the voting period to ultimately award four singers full scholarships to …

February 7, 2024
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent #1 Online Bachelor’s in Virginia – for 12th Consecutive Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Regent University is ranked the #1 best online bachelor’s program in Virginia—for the 12th year in …