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Regis University

Regis University

Regis University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1877, as a co-educational and private Roman Catholic, Jesuit university. There are 3 colleges under this university:

  • College for Professional Studies
  • Regis College
  • Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

The Regis College is a small college offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts as well as a masters degree in teaching. There are more than 1,000 students in this college. The Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions has a nationally-recognized nursing program, and several physical therapist programs. It has separate departments in nursing, health care ethics, health services administration and physical therapy. The College for Professional Studies caters to the working adult. There are intensive 2 month long classes and several online courses offered to benefit these students.

Regis University’s sports teams are called the Rangers. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf and soccer, while the women play basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.

Overview of Regis University

Regis University is found in Denver, CO. Denver is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Regis University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.

Areas of Study

Regis University is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.

Regis University Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 23% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 11,238 in 2007 at Regis University. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at Regis University attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Regis University

Regis University
3333 Regis Blvd
Denver, CO 80221-1099
General Phone: (800) 388-2366
http://www.regis.edu/

Regis University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management1,563business management, management sciences, accounting, finance, human resources, non-profit management, marketing, organizational behavior, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine514registered nursing
Computer Science And Engineering304computer and info science, computer science, information science
Liberal Arts301liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, social services, English, history, liberal arts and humanities, political science, ...
Education And Teaching289education, educational administration, adult ed administration, elementary school teaching, education courses
Therapy And Counseling179physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology
Media55communication studies, communications tech courses
Medical Administration43health care administration, medical records admin, health and medical administrative
Science32biology, chemistry, biochemistry
Mathematics31mathematics
Religion And Philosophy13religious education, philosophy
Family And Social Work10public administration
Security And Law Enforcement8corrections and criminal justice
Medicine7neuroscience
Drama And Performing Arts6various performing arts
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental studies
Fine Arts1art history and criticism

Number of programs and degrees for Regis University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,66410
Bachelor's degree1,44338
Postbaccalaureate certificate15110
Doctor's degree941
Post-master's certificate41
Award of less than 1 academic year21

Student Body

In 2007, Regis University had a total enrollment of 11,238 students (7,657 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time78%
Part-Time22%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate50%
Graduate50%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black6%
Hispanic8%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown17%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-196%
20-216%
22-246%
25-2917%
30-3414%
35-3914%
40-4919%
50-649%
65+2%

Regis University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %
Part-Time39 %

Regis University Room and Board (2007)

Regis University offers campus housing for 862 of its 7,657 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Regis University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total32,0207,22223%5478%
Men9,5202,36225%2139%
Women22,5004,86022%3347%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal400600
SAT Math400600
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1824
ACT Composite1824

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT40%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT64%
Other Standardized Testsnot required
Years of College Work Before Admittancenot required

Regis University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,800
Room and board$ 8,830
Room charge$ 5,050
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,780
Books and supplies$ 1,698
Other expenses$ 2,412

Financial Aid:
Regis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136300)

Regis University Faculty

Regis University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3820
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4181
Non-tenured and not on tenure track36

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$84,1697$98,225
Associate professorcalendar year13$77,74313$85,754
Assistant professorcalendar year21$64,35638$60,008
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year40$71,67961$69,399

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year12$83,9658$80,509
Associate professoracademic year19$64,99715$61,383
Assistant professoracademic year16$52,79237$55,366
Instructoracademic year3$43,6976$49,796
All faculty totalacademic year50$64,36566$59,275

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

Regis University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballRocky Mountain Athletic Conference
BaseballRocky Mountain Athletic Conference
TrackRocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total7891169
Baseball26026
Basketball111526
Track11819
All Other Sports306898

Regis University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICINE
Neuroscience

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

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Regis University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Regis University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Regis University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Regis University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Regis University Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Regis University Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Regis University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Regis University % of degrees in business and management
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Regis University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Regis University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Regis University Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Regis University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
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, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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