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The Regent University Difference

Christian Leadership to Change the World

At Regent University, you’ll gain the knowledge, character, and skills to change the world. Whether you pursue an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, you’ll be supported by faculty and students who are committed to your success. Experience the difference of America’s Premier Christian University that offers over 150 areas of study online and on campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Best Online Christian College in America, 2024 BibleCollegeOnline.com
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Military Friendly® School Military Friendly®, 2024-25
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Best Accredited Online School Study.com, 2020
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Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia for 12 Years in a Row U.S. News & World Report, 2024
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Received An "A+" Campus Rating Niche, 2023
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Safest College Campus in Virginia Your Local Security, 2021
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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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Best College Campuses In America Niche, 2023
Regent Graduates are in 74% of the Top Fortune 100 Companies
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Best for Vets: Private Colleges Military Times, 2023
Over 900 Alumni Serve as C-Level Leaders in Organizations
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Royals Rise

Regent University is happy to announce its capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art athletic & fitness center on campus. With your support, the center will facilitate fellowship, fitness, and fulfilling Regent’s mission through features such as NCAA-certified competition courts and tracks, a varsity weight room, a student lounge, and more!

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October 7, 2024
Regent Law Named the #3 Best Value Private Law School in the Nation in preLaw Magazine

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 7, 2024) – The National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine Fall 2024 cover story recognized Regent Law as the 3rd best-value private law school in the United States—trailing only Brigham …

October 3, 2024
Regent University Adding Baseball to its Athletic Program

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct 3, 2024) – Today, Regent University announced the addition of baseball to its varsity sports program beginning during the 2025–26 season. Baseball becomes the 11th sports program offered by the Athletic …

October 1, 2024
Regent University Joins Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 1, 2024) – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) is pleased to announce that Regent University has officially become its newest member, confirmed through a resolution of the …

September 24, 2024
U.S. News & World Report Names Regent University a "Best National University" for the Sixth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 24, 2024) – Regent University has once again been named a "Best National University" by U.S. News and World Report on its 2025 Best Colleges Rankings, which assessed …

September 23, 2024
Regent University Announces $50M Campus Expansion

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 23, 2024) – Regent University is launching Royals Rise: The Campaign for Regent – a $50 million capital campaign to build a 31-acre sports complex, including an athletic & fitness center, NCAA basketball and …

September 20, 2024
Regent University Named “Great College to Work For®” for the Sixteenth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 20, 2024) – For the 16th time, Regent University is being recognized as a Great College to Work For ®, receiving top-tier “Honor Roll” status in nine of the 10 categories for 2024 …

September 9, 2024
Regent University Cybersecurity Degree Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 9, 2024) – Regent University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET—originally called the Accreditation Board …

September 3, 2024
College Consensus Ranks Regent’s Online Doctorates in the Nation’s Top 10

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 3, 2024) – College Consensus ranks Regent University as the nation’s #8 Best Online Doctorate in Leadership Programs 2025. “We are thrilled to receive national recognition for the …

August 15, 2024
Regent Freshmen Pack 57,000 Meals for Disaster Relief

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 15, 2024) – Regent University’s incoming class of freshmen yielded the largest emergency meal packing event in Operation Blessing history. This record-breaking feat was accomplished largely due to Regent welcoming …

August 14, 2024
Regent University Welcomes Record-Breaking Freshman Class

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 14, 2024) – The freshman class entering Regent University this fall is the largest in the university’s history. Over 500 new freshmen will begin classes on-campus on August 19—the largest  freshman …

August 8, 2024
Regent University Welcomes 21 New Faculty in Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 8, 2024) – Regent University is pleased to welcome 21 new faculty members from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds for the coming academic year. “I’m delighted to welcome these accomplished educators …

August 6, 2024
Regent Introduces New Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 6, 2024) – Regent University is adding a new Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (Biology) to its fall 2024 curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences that positions graduates for a …

July 29, 2024
Regent Law Rated Top 10 Nationally for Teaching Quality and Professor Accessibility

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 29, 2024) – The Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2024” placed Regent Law among the nation’s top law schools for academic experience, quality of teaching, and professor …

July 18, 2024
The Princeton Review Ranks Regent Among Top 50 Online MBA Programs  

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 18, 2024) – Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership is celebrating its fourth consecutive ranking on The Princeton Review’s 2024 Top 50 Online MBA Programs list—landing in the No …

July 16, 2024
Regent University Takes Top Honors in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Awards 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 16, 2024) – Regent University is featured in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Awards 2024 issue for its Overall Gold win as the “Best Private College/University ” in the region …

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