Regent University

Regent University
MottoChristian Leadership to Change the World
TypePrivate university
Established1977 (1977)
Religious affiliation
Interdenominational
Evangelical
Endowment$69,500,000 in 2020
Academic staff
138 (Full-time) and 48 (Part-time)
Administrative staff
402
Students10,657 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates4,716
Postgraduates4,635
Other students
1,306 (non-degree seeking, first professional)
Location,
Virginia
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
Colors    Blue, green
NicknameRoyals
Sporting affiliations
MascotRex the Royal
Websiteregent.edu

Regent University is a private Christian university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Founded by Pat Robertson in 1977 as Christian Broadcasting Network University, its name was changed to Regent University in 1990. Regent offers on-campus programs as well as distance education. Regent offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 70 courses of study. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.