Regis University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,260

2.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,735

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.716%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.4%

5,959 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,566

71.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.4%

333 Graduates

About

Regis University is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Regis University were Registered Nursing (274 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees), and Computer Science (52 degrees).

In 2021, 2,297 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Regis University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,358 degrees), 3.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (364 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Regis University is $39,260, which is $16,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Regis University is $39,260, which is $16,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,735.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Regis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,260

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Regis University was $39,260. The cost of tuition at Regis University is $16,076 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Regis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,735

2021 Value

0.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Regis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,735. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Regis University grew by 0.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Regis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,138

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Regis University was of $12,138 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.0742% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Regis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Regis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Regis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.716%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Regis University was 0.716%, which represents 16 out of the 2236 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Regis University received 5,959 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.795% annual growth. Out of those 5,959 applicants, 4,849 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,566 students enrolled at Regis University in 2021. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Regis University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.99%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,849

Accepted Out of 5,959

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Regis University was 81.4% (4,849 admissions from 5,959 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.795%, while admissions grew by 4.89%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Regis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2021)

109

Scores Submitted (2021)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Regis University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Regis University had a total enrollment of 5,566 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Regis University is 3,983 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,583. This means that 71.6% of students enrolled at Regis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Regis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.4% White, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% Asian, 5.41% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Regis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.2%) and White Male (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Regis University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,566 students. The full-time enrollment at Regis University is 3,983 and the part-time enrollment is 1,583. This means that 71.6% of students enrolled at Regis University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Regis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Regis University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Regis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Regis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,138 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,112 enrolled students
Asian
323 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Regis University is 56.4% White, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% Asian, 5.41% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 308 students (5.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 769 more women than men received degrees from Regis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Regis University is white (1,358 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (364 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Regis University is Registered Nursing (274 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (103 degrees) and Computer Science (52 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Regis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (241 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), and Health (694 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regis University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,829,042 people), Registered nurses (1,437,195 people), Software developers (523,695 people), Secondary school teachers (489,218 people), and Other managers (348,447 people).

The most specialized majors at Regis University in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (241 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), Health (694 degrees), Psychology (130 degrees), and English (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regis University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Regis University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (241 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), Health (694 degrees), Psychology (130 degrees), and English (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Regis University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,357,623 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,775,942 people), Computer Systems Design (674,750 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (652,573 people), and Outpatient care centers (407,512 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Regis University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
93 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
83 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
78 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Regis University was General Business Administration & Management with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Regis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

764

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,533

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 764 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University, which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,533).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Regis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 240 degrees were awarded to men at Regis University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.06 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Regis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Regis University is Female and White (69.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.8% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,358 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
364 degrees awarded
Asian
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Regis University is white (1,358 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (364 degrees).

9.58% of degree recipients (220 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
939 degrees awarded
White Male
419 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
253 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Regis University is white female (939 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (419 degrees).

Operations

Regis University has an endowment valued at nearly $87.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.8M (26%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Regis University had a total salary expenditure of 121M. Regis University employs 104 Associate professors, 82 Professors and 80 Assistant professors. Most academics at Regis University are Female Associate professor (63), Female Assistant professor (58), and Male Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regis University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 200 employees, Management, with 85 employees, and Sales and related with 40 employees.

Endowment

$87.8M

2021 Endowment

30.3%

growth from 2020

Regis University has an endowment valued at about $87.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Regis University grew 30.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Regis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$62.4M

2021 Salaries

6.19%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Regis University paid a median of $62.4M in salaries, which represents 51.8% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 6.19% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.1M

Instructional Salaries

329

Number of Employees

In 2021, Regis University paid a total of $26.1M to 329 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

104 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

200 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Regis University were Associate professor with 104 employees, Professor with 82 employees, and Assistant professor with 80 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Regis University were Office and Administrative Support with 200 employees, Management with 85 employees, and Sales and related with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Regis University was Female Associate professor with 63 employees, Female Assistant professor with 58 employees, and Male Professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Regis University.