Regent University Graduate Schools

Regent University (referred to as Regent) is a Private, 4 years school located in Virginia Beach, VA. Regent University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Regent University is $17,628 in average. The school has 5,823 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 10,330 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Regent University (referred to as Regent) is a Private, 4 years school located in Virginia Beach, VA. Regent University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1984 - Current).
Regent Directory Information
School NameRegent University (Regent)
Address1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone757-352-4127
Webhttps://www.regent.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.regent.edu/apply-now
Financial Infohttps://www.regent.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Regent University is $17,628 in average. The school has 5,823 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 10,330 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 166 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$17,628
Student Population5,823
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs166 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio21 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Regent University is $17,628 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $667.
Regent University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Regent University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Regent University is $17,628. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.55% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$14,929$1,250
2019-2020$15,552$1,400
2020-2021$15,552$1,500
2021-2022$15,590$1,600
2022-2023$16,028$1,600
The graduate school tuition & fees of Regent is average compared to private graduate schools in Virginia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $28,181 (public) / $16,555 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Regent University$17,628
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,587$18,743
Public$15,005$28,181
Private$16,555
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $667 at Regent University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.62% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$622
2019-2020$648
2020-2021$648
2021-2022$650
2022-2023$667

Graduate Programs at Regent

Regent University offers 113 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,594 students have completed their study at Regent University.
Offered Degrees at Regent University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree4601,094
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship130271
Doctor's degree - other30193
Post Bachelor's Degree23032
Post Master's Degree2804
Total11301,594
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Regent University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services program with 14 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Legal Professions and Studies (other) program with 198 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Organizational Behavior Studies program with 103 completers.
Regent University offers 113 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 1,594 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,094 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 193 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 32 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 4 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 30 completers$27,100
Speech Communication and Rhetoric23$27,100
Journalism7-
Education [+] 238 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction16$49,800
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Special Education and Teaching25$45,600
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services69$37,400
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education5-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor16$50,300
Education (other)97$48,700
Legal Studies [+] 198 completers-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)198-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 10 completers-
Business Analytics10-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 80 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies2-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0-
Religious Education2-
Theology/Theological Studies61$41,200
Divinity/Ministry15-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Physical Sciences0-
Psychology [+] 47 completers-
Psychology30-
Clinical Psychology17-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 30 completers-
30-
Human Services [+] 32 completers-
Public Administration32-
Public Policy Analysis0-
Social Sciences [+] 40 completers-
International Relations and Affairs0-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)10-
Political Science and Government30$37,100
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 80 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts4-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts34-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies42-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 96 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling77-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling13-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)3-
Nursing Administration3-
Business [+] 213 completers-
Business Administration and Management114$46,400
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1-
Research and Development Management1-
Organizational Leadership4-
Small Business Administration/Management2-
Financial Planning and Services6-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0$64,700
Organizational Behavior Studies85-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Total1,094
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 14 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric14-
Education [+] 116 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
Administration of Special Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)40-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1-
Mathematics Teacher Education7-
Education (other)48-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 24 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies24-
Psychology [+] 14 completers-
Counseling Psychology14-
Educational Psychology0-
Business [+] 103 completers-
Organizational Behavior Studies103-
Total271
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 83 completers-
Law83-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 94 completers-
Divinity/Ministry94-
Psychology [+] 16 completers-
Clinical Psychology16-
Total193
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Political Communication0-
Education [+] 20 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented2-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3-
Education (other)0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 completers-
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 completers-
Christian Studies0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies (other)1-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 7 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies3-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0-
Theology/Theological Studies2-
Divinity/Ministry0-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)2-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Public Policy Analysis0-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
International Relations and Affairs1-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)0-
Political Science and Government0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Organizational Leadership1-
History [+] 0 completers-
History (other)0-
Total32
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Political Communication0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Administration of Special Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching0-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Education (other)0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Christian Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies0-
Theology/Theological Studies0-
Divinity/Ministry0-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Educational Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Policy Analysis0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
International Relations and Affairs0-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)0-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Organizational Leadership4-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History (other)0-
Total4

Graduate Student Population at Regent

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,823 students enrolled into Regent University graduate schools where it has total 10,330 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,093 full-time and 3,730 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,990 male and 3,833 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8231,9903,833
Full-time2,0937221,371
Part-tme3,7301,2682,462
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,549 White (43.77%), 2,090 Black/African American (35.89%), 369 Hispanic (6.34%), 126 Asian (2.16%), and 689 students with other races. 163 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8231,9903,833
American Indian/Native American18711
Asian1265175
Black/African American2,0905671,523
Hispanic369135234
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander18117
White2,5491,0061,543
Two More16253109
Un-Known32893235
Non-resident Alien1636796
Regent University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 5,113 graduate students (87.81% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 360 graduate students (6.18% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,823
Enrolled Online Exclusively5,113
Enrolled Some Online Courses360
Not in Online Courses350
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Regent University. 486 students are aged 20 to 24 (8.35% of total students), 1,537 students are aged above 50 (26.40%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Regent University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8231,9903,833
Age 20-2135827
Age 22-24451147304
Age 25-29852274578
Age 30-34737261476
Age 35-39737245492
Age 40-491,474505969
Age 50-641,357477880
Over 6418073107

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