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Regent University Ranked #1

Ranked among Top National Universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2023.
Earn your degree online at Regent University: An alumnus with his son on graduation day.

Regent Online

#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.

Regent Online

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.

Regent Online

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.
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
SuccessPath Scholarship - Pursue Your Online Degree and Enjoy a $250 Scholarship

SuccessPath Scholarship

Regent University is offering all new degree-seeking online students a free SuccessPath Scholarship. Request information and we’ll send you valuable details about our award-winning degree programs and our SuccessPath Scholarship.

 
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Transfer Friendly Transfer up to 90 Credit Hours Access Details
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Convenient 8-week Course Sessions
8 Start Times Per Year
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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 49% of a graduate degree
Regent News

What’s New

March 27, 2024
Regent Research Roundtables

From the Editors Dr. Kathleen Patterson and Dr. Steve Firestone 2023 Welcome to the Proceedings of the 2023 Regent Research Roundtables. In addition to presentations of empirical studies, the Roundtable format allows presenters to discuss new concepts, possible …

March 27, 2024
Regent University Named #2 Best Military Friendly® School for 2024-25

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 27, 2024) – Regent University earned a national top-tier ranking by Military Friendly® Schools for the academic year 2024–25. Regent’s #2 ranking in the “private offering doctorate” category …

March 26, 2024
Regent Ranks #8 on TechGuide’s Best Bachelor’s in Social Media Degree Programs for 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 26, 2024) – Regent University has secured an impressive #8 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Bachelor’s in Social Media degree programs, placing Regent among the top 11 …

March 21, 2024
Regent Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 21, 2024) – The Regent University Choir made school history in its debut performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. “Receiving an invitation to take the stage at Carnegie Hall puts the Regent Choir in the company of …

March 19, 2024
Switch to a Teaching Career with the Career Switcher Program

Are you looking to go into a different career path? A career in education is rewarding and empowering as you actively involve students in discovering themselves and the world around them. Educators are crucial in imparting knowledge …

March 12, 2024
Chick-fil-A CEO Surprises Regent University Student with a $25,000 Scholarship

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 12, 2024) – Today, Regent University student Peyton Edwards was awarded the $25,000 True Inspiration™ Scholarship from her employer, Chick-fil-A, making her the restaurant’s 100th …

March 11, 2024
Regent University Accepted into NCAA Exploratory Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 11, 2024) – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved Regent University’s application for an exploratory year of membership in Division III. Institutions accepted into this phase …

February 27, 2024
Regent Students Win 2nd Place at National Religious Broadcasters Film Competition

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2024) – Regent University students claimed the spotlight at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2024 Convention for their compelling visual storytelling. Lauren Gilmeister …

February 21, 2024
Regent’s Online Master’s in School Counseling Ranked Top 10 Best in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 21, 2024) – BestCollegeReviews.org has ranked Regent University as a Best Online Master's in School Counseling Program for 2024—surging ahead of hundreds of colleges and …

February 20, 2024
Regent Introduces Three New Bachelor of Music Programs for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 20, 2024) – Regent University is adding three new degrees to its fall 2024 curriculum: a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Voice, a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice, and a Bachelor of Music in …

February 8, 2024
Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition: Public Voting is Open to Win a Full Scholarship to Regent University

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 8, 2024) – Regent University’s Find Your Voice Scholarship Competition has entered the voting period to ultimately award four singers full scholarships to …

February 7, 2024
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent #1 Online Bachelor’s in Virginia – for 12th Consecutive Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. News & World Report announced that Regent University is ranked the #1 best online bachelor’s program in Virginia—for the 12th year in …

February 6, 2024
Regent University Announces Attorney General Jason Miyares as 2024 Commencement Speaker

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 6, 2024) – Jason S. Miyares, the 49th Attorney General of Virginia, will be the keynote speaker at Regent University’s 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 4, 2024. “We are …

January 31, 2024
Regent University Honors College Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 31, 2024) – Today, Regent University made history with the grand opening of its new cutting-edge Honors College facility that integrates impressive technology with a dynamic use of space. Regent’s …

January 30, 2024
Regent University to Expand Athletic Program with Men’s Volleyball

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 30, 2024) – Regent University has announced the addition of men’s volleyball as a varsity sport, beginning in the 2024–25 season. As a member of the NCCAA, Regent University will be the fifth member …

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