- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite
- Average net price: $25,062 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Regis University reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Regis University reviews each application.
Regis University GPA requirements
Regis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Regis University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Regis University acceptance rate
Regis University admitted 4,947 of 5,722 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Regis University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Denver, Colorado, with 2,689 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Regis University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1220 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Regis University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Regis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,062 a year at Regis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Regis University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Regis University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Regis University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Regis University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Regis University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Regis University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Regis University?
A lot: Regis University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Regis University?
Check Regis University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Regis University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent ACT scores.
What is Regis University's acceptance rate?
Regis University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,947 of 5,722 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Regis University?
Regis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Regis University if a parent went there?
No. Regis University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Regis University accept AP credit?
Yes. Regis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Regis University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,062 a year at Regis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Regis University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Regis UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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