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Regis University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Regis University, a private college in Colorado, reports a 86% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Regis University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Regis University weighs, where it ranks among Colorado schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
86%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Denver, CO
Average net price
$18,397
per year after aid

What do students study at Regis University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Health Professions and Related Programs · 278 (44.7%)Business, Management and Marketing · 112 (18%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 51 (8.2%)Psychology · 31 (5%)Computer and Information Sciences · 25 (4%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 21 (3.4%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 17 (2.7%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 15 (2.4%)English Language and Literature · 12 (1.9%)Social Sciences · 12 (1.9%)

Will I get into Regis University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Regis University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Regis University?

Your odds at Regis University are not the same as its 86% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Regis University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Regis University hard to get into?

Regis University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 86% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Regis University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Regis University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Regis University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Regis University?

Regis University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Regis University.

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Your chances at Regis University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Regis University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Regis University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1090 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1090 SAT, the middle of Regis University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1150 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Regis University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 102025th pctSAT 1090middleSAT 115075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.566%Likely78%Safety86%Safety70%Safety
2.888%Safety93%Safety96%Safety93%Safety
3.197%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/regis-university.

How to get into Regis University

Built from Regis University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Regis University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Regis University carries about a 3.05 core GPA and a 1100 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Regis University weighs

Regis University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and application essay highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: essays that sound like you and answer the actual prompt, and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Regis University's exact dates at www.regis.edu.

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How many students apply to Regis University, and how many get in?

Regis University admitted 4,361 of the 4,997 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 87.3%. 501 enrolled. Only about 11% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Regis University enrolls about 2,627 undergraduates in total, 68% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Applied
4,997
fall 2023
Admitted
4,361
87.3% of applicants
Enrolled
501
11% yield
Undergraduates
2,627
Denver, large city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Regis University?

On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 22 to 29. Regis University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

ACT middle 50%
22-29
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Regis University looks for

What Regis University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Regis University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and application essay. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Regis University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Very important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Very important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Regis University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Regis University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How much does Regis University cost after financial aid?

Regis University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $54,800 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $46,340. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,397 a year, and it ranges from $13,713 for families earning under $30,000 to $28,572 for families earning over $110,000. 32% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$54,800
per year, before aid
Average net price
$18,397
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
32%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$13,713
$30k to $48k$12,553
$48k to $75k$16,006
$75k to $110k$24,295
Over $110k$28,572

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Regis University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Regis University student who received federal aid earns $72,105 a year, up from $64,557 at six years. 61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,000; 41% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$72,105
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
61%
within six years
Retention
71%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Regis University compares in Colorado

Regis University ranks #10 most selective of 16 schools in Colorado in our database.

Among the 16 Colorado schools we track, Regis University ranks #10 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like U.S. Air Force Academy (14%) and Colorado College (18%) sit nearby, which makes Colorado a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

U.S. Air Force Academy
14%acceptance · CO
Colorado College
18%acceptance · CO
Colorado School of Mines
61%acceptance · CO
Colorado Christian University
68%acceptance · CO
Fort Lewis College
77%acceptance · CO
University of Colorado
78%acceptance · CO
University of Denver
78%acceptance · CO
Colorado Mesa University
82%acceptance · CO
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Similar to Regis University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Regis University often weigh Bellarmine University, Long Island University, and Xavier University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Bellarmine University
86%acceptance · KY
Long Island University
86%acceptance · NY
Xavier University
86%acceptance · OH
Hawaii Pacific University
86%acceptance · HI
Mercy University
86%acceptance · NY
St. Norbert College
86%acceptance · WI

Frequently asked questions

What is Regis University's acceptance rate?

Regis University admitted 4,361 of 4,997 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 87.3% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 11% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Regis University test-optional?

Yes. Regis University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Regis University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Regis University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $18,397 a year against a sticker price of about $54,800. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $13,713 on average.

What do Regis University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Regis University are $72,105 a year among students who received federal aid, and 61% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Regis University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Regis University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and application essay most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Regis University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Regis University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Regis University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Regis University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.