by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,533 undergraduates in 2020, Regent is a large, private university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Regent offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Regent can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Regent Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Regent. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Regent Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Regent does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Regent Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Regent for Veterans Guide.
Regent offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Regent has a comparatively large, student body. There were 4,533 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,376 (52.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,157 (47.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,376 | 2,157 | 4,533 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Regent receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Regent #297 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Regent by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Regent Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Regent, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Regent University Athletics