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Regent University

  • LocationVirginia Beach, VA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 10,168 students
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Regent University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Richmond lists Regent University among the colleges without a formal campus ministry and directs students to the closest parish, Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. Regent's own Campus Ministries program is interdenominational and Christian, with weekly University Chapel services, UnChapel and residence-hall community groups.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Regent University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Matthew Catholic Church (closest parish listed by the Diocese of Richmond; not a campus ministry): 2.2 miRegent University (campus)N1 mi
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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)No (The diocese lists Regent University among the colleges without a formal campus ministry and refers students to the closest parish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)evangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “select your school to find the closest parish to campus”
      The Diocese of Richmond lists Regent University under colleges and universities without a formal campus ministry, and refers students to the closest parish.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

None recorded.

Concerns

  • The Diocese of Richmond lists Regent University among colleges without a formal Catholic campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)evangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “select your school to find the closest parish to campus”
      The Diocese of Richmond lists Regent University under colleges and universities without a formal campus ministry, and refers students to the closest parish.

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The Catholic center

Saint Matthew Catholic Church (closest parish listed by the Diocese of Richmond; not a campus ministry)

  • Address: 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
  • Distance from campus: 2.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: saintmatts.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)evangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “select your school to find the closest parish to campus”
    The Diocese of Richmond lists Regent University under colleges and universities without a formal campus ministry, and refers students to the closest parish.
  2. Saint Matthew Catholic Church | Virginia Beach, VAsaintmatts.net · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3314 Sandra Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23464”
    Saint Matthew Catholic Church is located at 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
    “3314 Sandra Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23464”
    Saint Matthew Catholic Church is located at 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,153 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,054

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,577
Total students10,168
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,923
Cost of attendance (per year)$32,838
Median federal debt at graduation$24,534
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,498
Admission rate38%
Students receiving Pell grants51%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1153
SAT reading & writing530–650
SAT math460–600
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 44 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: richmonddiocese.org, richmonddiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 231651
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Regent University a Catholic college?
No. Regent University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Saint Matthew Catholic Church (closest parish).

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