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Regent University Ranked #1

Ranked among Top National Universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2023.
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#1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia

Regent University ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2023, for the eleventh 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

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
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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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October 2, 2023
Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition: Singers Invited to Compete for Full-Ride Scholarships to Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 2, 2023) – Regent University invites high-school seniors and transfer students to compete in the Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition. Four singers will …

September 27, 2023
Thinking about Attending a Christian University in Virginia?

You were built for excellence—it’s something you can feel deep within yourself. You want an experience that will equip you for your calling. Mentorship. A higher education degree that won’t involve relocating your family. And a …

September 21, 2023
Regent Recognized at the Top of the List for the Nation’s 2023 Best Online Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 21, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked #1 on the 2023 Best Online Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs list by …

September 20, 2023
Dr. William L. Hathaway Receives Gary R. Collins Award for Excellence in Christian Counseling

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 20, 2023) – The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) has named Dr. William L. Hathaway the recipient of the 2023 Gary R. Collins Award for Excellence in …

September 18, 2023
Regent University Pursues NCAA Division III

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 18, 2023) – Regent University is pleased to announce its official pursuit of membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), beginning with an exploratory phase during the 2024–25 academic year. The …

September 18, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent University a Tier 1 Best National University for the Fifth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 18, 2023) – Regent University has once again been named a “Top Tier” institution by U.S. News and World Report on its 2024 Best Colleges Rankings. U.S …

September 13, 2023
Regent University Presents Two New Doctoral Degrees in Business

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 13, 2023) – Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership is launching two innovative doctoral degrees in business beginning in fall 2024—a Ph.D. in Business and a Doctor of Business …

September 11, 2023
Regent University Honored as a “Great College to Work For®” for the Fifteenth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 11, 2023) – For the 15th time, Regent University is being recognized as a Great College to Work For ®, receiving top-tier “Honor Roll” status in all 10 categories for 2023 …

September 7, 2023
Regent’s Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Ranked #3 in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 7, 2023) – Regent University’s online bachelor’s in psychology has been ranked #3 on the 2023 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Programs list by Counselingpsychology.org, an online …

August 31, 2023
Regent University School of Law Earns High Marks in preLaw Magazine’s Back to School 2023 Issue

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 31, 2023) – Regent University School of Law is honored to be recognized among the nation’s best in preLaw Magazine’s Back to School 2023 issue.  National Jurist’s …

August 30, 2023
Regent Students and Operation Blessing Bring Disaster Relief Kits to Victims of Hurricane Idalia

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 30, 2023) – Hundreds of Regent University students joined Operation Blessing in providing survival essentials to the Florida disaster victims pummeled by Hurricane Idalia …

August 30, 2023
High School Juniors, Seniors, and Transfer Students Are Invited to College Preview Weekend: November 2-4, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 30, 2023) – Regent University invites high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students to College Preview Weekend on Nov. 2-4, 2023, in Virginia Beach …

August 28, 2023
Regent University Introduces World-Class Training for Worship Leaders, Church Musicians, and Media Technicians

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 28, 2023) – Regent University recently launched a new Institute of Music & Worship to equip musicians and worship leaders with the ability to transform …

August 21, 2023
Regent University Announces New Bachelor of Science in Financial Management

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 21, 2023) – Regent University is bolstering its undergraduate catalog with a new Bachelor of Science in Financial Management. This on-campus and online degree program is open now for Fall 2023 …

August 21, 2023
Regent University Unveils New State-of-the-Art Piano Lab

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 21, 2023) – Regent University’s School of Communication and the Arts takes learning to new heights with the unveiling of its cutting-edge piano lab. This new teaching lab features 17 state-of-the-art Roland …

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