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Regis College is located in a large suburb, in Weston, Massachusetts. 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 Post-Master's certificate.
One of the good things about Regis College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study drama and performing arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at Regis College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 530 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 520 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,303 students (983 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Regis College are female.
The school serves primarily full-time students. Regis College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Regis College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Commonwealth Coast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Regis College
235 Wellesley St
Weston, MA 02493-1571
General Phone: (781) 768-7000
Admissions Phone: (781) 768-7100
Financial Aid Phone: (781) 768-7180
http://www.regiscollege.edu
Regis College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 229 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | history, English, sociology, political science, museum studies, Spanish language, German language, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 32 | business |
| Science | 28 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Regis College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 234 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 99 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 62 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Regis College had a total enrollment of 1,303 students (983 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 82% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Regis College offers campus housing for 614 of its 983 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Weston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 908 | 688 | 76% | 161 | 23% |
| Women | 908 | 688 | 76% | 161 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (781) 768-7100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,525 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,525 |
| Room and board | $ 9,825 |
| Room charge | $ 4,995 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,980 |
Financial Aid:
Regis College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (781) 768-7180
Regis College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $58,672 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $53,530 | 27 | $48,281 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $36,359 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $33,510 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $51,542 | 47 | $45,753 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Regis College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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