Regis Admission Requirements

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Regis Admission Overview

Regis admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Regis admitted 86.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (A-) and SAT 1020-1220 / ACT 20-27. Regis is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Regis is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Regis Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The Regis acceptance rate is 86.5%. Last year, 4,947 of 5,722 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Regis and can you get accepted?

Regis is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Regis University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Regis GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.68

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.68

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Regis typically have around a 3.68 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Regis is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #8 in Colorado for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Regis University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	29.4%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	17.9%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.2%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	10.9%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.7%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Regis SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1020-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 520
Math 500
Composite 1020

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 600
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Regis typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1020–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Regis ranks #8 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1020 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Regis is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Regis University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>92%
1120 to 1220	Avg +	86%-92%
1020 to 1120	Avg -	76%-86%
Below 1020	Below mid-50	<76%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Regis ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 17
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Regis typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Regis places #11 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Regis without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Regis University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>93%
23 to 27	Avg +	86%-93%
20 to 23	Avg -	78%-86%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<78%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Regis University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,517	2,139	5,722
Accepted	3,145	1,790	4,947
Acceptance Rate	89%	84%	86%
Enrolled	396	189	585
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	11%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Regis University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Regis University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Regis University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Regis University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Regis is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1020-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025