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Regent University Ranked #1

Ranked among Top National Universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2022.
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#1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia

Regent University ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2022, for the tenth year in a row.
A Regent student with her laptop: Our online bachelor's programs have been ranked as number 1 in Virginia.

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Top Ten Military Friendly® School

According to MilitaryFriendly.com, 2023-24. Our Military Resource Center is dedicated to serving you.
A military student at Regent University: We have consistently been recognized as a military friendly school.

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Annual Tuition Nearly $25,000 Less Than Other Private Institutions

According to U.S. News & World report, 2021-22. Plus, over $22 million in institutional scholarships and aid for 2020-21.
Regent University, located in Virginia Beach, offers a range of online degree programs.
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Discover Your Purpose at Regent University

Graduates of Regent University, a premier Christian University that offers programs online and in Virginia Beach.

Welcome to Regent University – Online Programs

Christian Leadership to Change the World

From its inception, Regent University’s focus has been on transforming the world. The motto of the school, Christian Leadership to Change the World, points to our desire to impact lives across the globe. Regent is accomplishing this vision by consistently delivering excellent graduate and undergraduate programs easily accessible online in order to prepare Christian leaders for lives of significant service. With the university’s stature as an institution of excellence ever increasing, we humbly but expectantly move to an even higher level of academic quality and global influence.




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Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia for 11 Years in a Row U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#1
Best Online Christian College in America, 2022 BibleCollegeOnline.com
Top3
Best Online Graduate Business Programs in Virginia (non-MBA). Ranking in the Top 5 for 9 consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report, 2023
First Online Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Launched in 1995
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#7 Best Online MBA Programs in Virginia U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Top15
Best Online Law Degree Programs Intelligent, 2020
Affordable Tuition & Costs Explore Tuition Rates
Accessible Financial Aid Learn About Options
Transfer Friendly Transfer up to 90 Credit Hours Access Details
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Convenient 8-week Course Sessions
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12 Prestigious Credentials ABA, APA, ATS, ACS, DHS, NSA, CCNE, ACBSP, CAEP, CACREP, SACSCOC, SCHEV
Ranked Among Top National Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2019, 2020, 2022 & 2023
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Generous transfer policy — transfer up to 90 credit hours Up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree or up to 50% of a graduate degree

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June 2, 2023
Regent University Names McLeskey Atrium in Honor of Cheryl P. McLeskey

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 2, 2023) – Regent University has officially named the Regent University Library Atrium the McLeskey Atrium in honor of longtime friend and generous benefactor, Cheryl P. McLeskey. Regent University …

May 23, 2023
Regent Breaks Into the Top 10 List for Best Master’s in Human Services in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 23, 2023) – Regent University’s Master’s in Human Services has been ranked #6 on the Top 21 Master’s in Human Services Degree Programs of 2023 by Intelligent.com – an …

May 18, 2023
Regent Named in Nation’s Top 3 for Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 18, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked #3 on University HQ’s list of the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering for 2023. “We are honored that a Regent …

May 11, 2023
Regent Ranks Again Among the Nation’s Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Regent University has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools in the nation. “We are honored to …

May 11, 2023
Regent Law Advances 17 Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law School Rankings

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 11, 2023) – Regent University School of Law earned its highest ranking in school history in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Law Schools Ranking. Today’s newly …

May 10, 2023
Fortune Magazine ranks the Regent Online MBA Among the Nation’s Best

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 10, 2023) – Fortune Magazine has ranked Regent University on its 2023 list of Best Online MBA programs. “We’re excited to be recognized nationally by Fortune as a Top 100 Online MBA program,” …

May 6, 2023
Regent University Commencement Affirms the Class of 2023 as More Than Conquerors

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 6, 2023) – Today, nearly 2,500 graduates, their families, and friends gathered at the Regent University campus to celebrate the culmination of hard work, determination, and unwavering faith …

May 2, 2023
Dr. Simon Tarr Named Director of School of Communication and the Arts

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 2, 2023) –Regent University has announced the selection of Dr. Simon Tarr as Director of the School of Communication and the Arts, effective Monday, May 1, 2023. He will also continue to serve as Dean …

April 10, 2023
Regent University Announces Nikki R. Haley as 2023 Commencement Speaker

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 10, 2023) – Nikki R. Haley, former governor of South Carolina and former ambassador to the United Nations, will be the keynote speaker at Regent University’s 43rd Commencement …

April 10, 2023
Regent University Summer Orientation Plans are Underway to Ensure Our Incoming Freshmen SOAR

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 10, 2023) – Regent University is preparing to host its Summer Orientation, Advising & Registration or SOAR 2023 sessions at its Virginia Beach campus on June 22-23 and June …

April 3, 2023
Goodbye Blackboard – Hello Canvas: Regent University to Transition to New Learning Management System by Fall 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (April 3, 2023) – Regent University will complete the roll out of a new learning management system in Fall 2023: Canvas by Instructure. Canvas will replace …

March 31, 2023
Can You Get a Ph.D. Without a Master’s?

So, you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree and want to get on the fast track to a Ph.D. The question is—can you get your Ph.D. without a master’s degree? Or, is a combined master’s and doctoral program an option? The answer to …

March 31, 2023
Self-Care for College Students

Managing classes, assignments, clubs, sports, work, and whatever else you’re involved in can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to learn about self-care for college students! If you feel you don’t have enough time to spend on your mental and …

March 30, 2023
Regent Ranks Among the Nation’s Best Law Enforcement Bachelor's Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 30, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked the nation’s 17th Best Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement in 2023 by Best Accredited Colleges —a web guide that publishes yearly listings …

March 28, 2023
Regent Professor Leads High Level Security Training for Defense Fellows in the Indo-Pacific Region

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 28, 2023) – Dr. Joshua Hastey, from the Robertson School of Government, is back at Regent after successfully leading a seminar in the most recent Comprehensive Security …

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