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Regis College

Regis College

Regis College, a private, non-profit institution, was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. This Roman Catholic institution of liberal arts and sciences was established in 1927 as the first residential Catholic women’s college. It became a coeducational institute in 2007. Located in Weston, Massachusetts, the college campus covers 132 acres.

Regis College offers a large number of undergraduate and post-graduate programs. There are more than 20 undergraduate courses including a teacher's licensure program as well as several pre-professional programs. The college also offers a number of masters degree programs and certificate courses. In addition, students can opt for the doctoral degree in nursing practice.

Regis College fields a number of men’s and women’s teams in intercollegiate athletics such as field hockey, soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming and diving, track and field, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Prides, the teams compete in the Commonwealth Coast Conference.

Overview of Regis College

Regis College is located in a large suburb, in Weston, MA. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Regis College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about Regis College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study media and nursing and emergency medicine.

Regis College Selectivity

The admissions department at Regis College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 490 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 500 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,511 students (1,398 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Regis College are female.

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Commonwealth Coast Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Regis College, through education in the arts, sciences, and professions, empowers women and men to challenge themselves academically, to serve and to lead. A Catholic college, Regis is a diverse and welcoming community guided by the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Regis College

Regis College
235 Wellesley St
Weston, MA 02493-1571
General Phone: (781) 768-7000
http://www.regiscollege.edu

Regis College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine276registered nursing
Liberal Arts32political science, history, sociology, English, international relations, museum studies, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ...
Media19communication studies
Medical Support and Technology15radiographer
Science13biology, biochemistry, chemistry
Business and Management13business
Education and Teaching8special ed, elementary school teaching, education, math teaching
Medicine7health professions
Family and Social Work7social work
Therapy and Counseling6psychology
Drama and Performing Arts5drama
Art Studies3art studies
Computer Science and Engineering1computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for Regis College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree18021
Associate's degree1392
Master's degree827
Post-master's certificate41

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Regis College had a total enrollment of 1,511 students (1,398 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men22%
Women78%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate61%
Graduate39%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White43%
Black11%
Hispanic4%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Unknown36%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1920%
20-2119%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-394%
40-498%
50-647%
65+0%

Regis College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %

Regis College Room and Board (2007)

Regis College offers campus housing for 538 of its 1,398 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Weston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Regis College Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,5491,15775%23720%
Men40726164%5120%
Women1,14289378%18621%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal390490
SAT Math400500
SAT Writing400500
ACT Verbal1624
ACT Math1721
ACT Composite1621

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT98%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT8%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Regis College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 27,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 27,800
Room and board$ 11,950
Room charge$ 6,100
Board (meal plan) charge$ 5,850
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,820

Financial Aid:
Regis College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220600)

Regis College Faculty

Regis College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured624
Non-tenured, but on tenure track210
Non-tenured and not on tenure track616

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*2*
Associate professorcalendar year1*5$59,099
All faculty totalcalendar year1*7$63,640

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*5$71,854
Associate professoracademic year4$60,99419$58,144
Assistant professoracademic year4$44,27017$44,948
Lectureracademic year4$44,3412*
All faculty totalacademic year13$51,80143$53,733

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Regis College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCommonwealth Coast Conference
TrackCommonwealth Coast Conference

Regis College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Regis College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Regis College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Regis College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Regis College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Regis College Female % of student body
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Regis College % of degrees in media
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Regis College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Regis College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member

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