Regent University Acceptance Rate
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,261
- Admitted
- 2,990
- Yield
- 21.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Regent University's acceptance rate has fallen from 79.8% in 2014–15 to 41.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,546 to 7,261 (+370%) over that period.
Its 41.2% rate makes Regent University more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 88%.
Regent University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,546 | 1,234 | 79.8% | 223 |
| 2015–16 | 1,699 | 1,429 | 84.1% | 420 |
| 2016–17 | 2,008 | 1,627 | 81% | 417 |
| 2017–18 | 1,954 | 1,530 | 78.3% | 476 |
| 2018–19 | 2,913 | 2,379 | 81.7% | 465 |
| 2019–20 | 2,344 | 2,005 | 85.5% | 386 |
| 2020–21 | 4,120 | 2,078 | 50.4% | 402 |
| 2021–22 | 5,240 | 2,133 | 40.7% | 438 |
| 2022–23 | 6,989 | 2,260 | 32.3% | 522 |
| 2023–24 | 7,261 | 2,990 | 41.2% | 643 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,420 | 1,854 | 41.9% |
| Men | 2,841 | 1,136 | 40% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 5% |
How Regent University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Regent University's acceptance rate?
Regent University's acceptance rate is 41.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,990 admitted of 7,261 applicants).
Is Regent University test optional?
Regent University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Regent University?
Regent University received 7,261 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,990.
What SAT score do you need for Regent University?
Admitted students at Regent University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Regent University getting harder to get into?
Regent University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.8% in 2014–15 to 41.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.regent.edu/.