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Virginia Beach, VA · University of Richmond, VA
| Regent University | University of Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,923/yr | $31,309/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,064/yr | $12,808/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,534 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,327/yr | $6,507/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,806/yr | $15,553/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,148/yr | $22,021/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,588/yr | $49,892/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,010/yr | $17,140/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,608/yr | $17,140/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,488/yr | $1,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,838/yr | $80,961/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,650/yr | $65,230/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,650/yr | $65,230/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 51% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 38% | 22% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1250 | 1410–1530 |
| SAT average | 1153 | 1497 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 18–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,261 | 15,121 |
| Students accepted | 2,990 | 3,525 |
| Students who enrolled | 643 | 833 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 85% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,498/yr | $76,178/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,248–$69,937 | $50,485–$111,727 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 32% | 86% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 85% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 92% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 86% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,066/yr | $67,927/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 91% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 78% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 81% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 79% |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | 73% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 14% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,460/yr | $73,948/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Psychology 17% · Theology & Religious Vocations 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 40% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 40% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 17% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Human Resources Management and Services — $90,098/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,840/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.6% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,729 | 2,980 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,608 | 667 |
| Average professor pay | $8,375/mo | $14,442/mo |
| Full-time professors | 76% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,090 | $73,024 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | University of Richmond, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1978 | 1830 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.5% | 11% |
| Men | 39% | 46% |
| Women | 61% | 54% |
| White students | 43% | 62% |
| Black students | 26% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 9.2% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 13% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 12% |
| Part-time students | 43% | 3.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 58% | 2.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,054/yr | $27,137/yr |
| Endowment | $124.6M | $3.2B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 958 | 2,872 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,034/yr | $7,570/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $8,640/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCCAA Division I | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 113 | 430 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $13.9M |
| Athletics budget | $1.2M | $50.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $1.2M | $50.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $7,465 | $639,124 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.