2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$27,735

Net Price

81%

Admitted

9%

Enrolled

62%

Graduation Rate

10/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Regis University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,566. In 2021, there were 268 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #10 in Colorado and ranks #946 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate

Psychology Graduates

268

Total Enrollment

5,566

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Regis University

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#10

Colorado Rank

Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Colorado, Regis University ranks #10.

#946

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Regis University ranks #946.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Regis University offers Applied Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. At the post master certificate level Clinical Child Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPMC
Applied Psychology18
Clinical Child Psychology2
Counseling and Applied Psychology18834
Counseling Psychology832
Marriage and Family Therapy33
Research Psychology25
Total Graduates611998
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 5,959 students applied to the Regis University. The university admitted 81% and 9% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Colorado universities is 12,853. On average, all Colorado institutions admit 83% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Regis University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 79%. Compared to all Colorado four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.

The overall graduation rate for Regis University is 62%, compared to 53% for all Colorado universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare RU to Colorado Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Regis University to the average of all Colorado four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

RU

5,959

Applicants

81%

Percent Admitted

9%

Percent Enrolled

79%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

CO Colleges

12,853

Applicants

83%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

71%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 329 or 42% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 453 or 58% part-time faculty members employed at Regis University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 329 or 42%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

RU

10 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

42%

Percent Full-Time

58%

Percent Part-Time

42%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

CO Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Regis University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $39,260, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,460.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,063 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,016.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Regis University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Regis University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$12,962
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,148
Total Living Expenses$16,110
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$39,260
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,460
Total Undergraduate Expenses$56,830
In-State, Graduate Tuition$14,063
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,016
Total Graduate Expenses$15,079
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Regis University is $27,735. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Regis University to all Colorado universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

RU

$56,830

Cost to Attend

$19,470

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$27,735

Net Price

CO Colleges

$33,618

Cost to Attend

$13,144

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,516

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 473 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,112 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $19,470.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,112$19,470
Pell Grants716$4,797
Federal Student Loans1,405$7,871
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Regis University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

RU

2,112

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

716

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

1,405

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

CO Colleges

4,989

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

2,046

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

2,640

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

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