Regis University is found in Denver, Colorado. 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.
Regis University is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Regis University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,566 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Regis University are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Regis University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Regis University
3333 Regis Blvd
Denver, CO 80221-1099
General Phone: (303) 458-4100
Admissions Phone: (303) 458-4900
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 458-5449
http://www.regis.edu/
Regis University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,577 | business management, management sciences, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, non-profit management, finance, marketing, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 448 | computer and info science, computer science, information science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 386 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 304 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, social services, history, political science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 133 | education, adult ed administration, elementary school teaching, education courses, instructional media design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 81 | physical therapy, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 63 | communication studies, communications tech courses, communication and journalism |
| Medical Adminstration | 34 | health care administration, medical records admin, health and medical administrative |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religious education, philosophy, theology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | various performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | radiation therapist |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | public administration |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Regis University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,578 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,340 | 41 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 123 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 41 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Regis University had a total enrollment of 11,566 students (7,904 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 61% |
| California | 10% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Regis University offers campus housing for 820 of its 7,904 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 11 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,828 | 1,493 | 82% | 402 | 27% |
| Men | 717 | 574 | 80% | 146 | 25% |
| Women | 1,111 | 919 | 83% | 256 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 51% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 458-4900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,700 |
| Room and board | $ 8,190 |
| Room charge | $ 4,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,818 |
Financial Aid:
Regis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 458-5449
Regis University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 86 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 9 |
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 | calendar year | 5 | $79,983 | 3 | $74,815 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $71,780 | 13 | $68,368 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $61,489 | 34 | $56,928 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 41 | $65,695 | 50 | $60,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $73,743 | 9 | $69,540 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $53,906 | 15 | $52,291 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $50,799 | 33 | $50,561 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $33,978 | 8 | $48,967 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $58,063 | 65 | $53,392 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 82 | 161 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 59 | 85 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Regis University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 placement services
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
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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