Niche Ranks Regent University Among Best Colleges in America for 2026

January 12, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2026) – Niche has released its 2026 Best Colleges list, ranking Regent University among the top colleges in the nation and statewide in multiple categories. In addition to impressive numerical rankings, Regent received an A+ Dorms Rating for 2026.

Highlighted Rankings for 2026:

Best Colleges in Virginia
- #1 among 38 Best College Dorms in Virginia
- #2 among 13 Best Christian Colleges in Virginia
- #4 among 38 Best College Campuses in Virginia
- #5 among 35 Best Colleges for Psychology in Virginia
- #5 among 26 Top Private Universities in Virginia
- #7 among 28 Best Colleges for Communications in Virginia
Best Colleges in America
- #10 among 932 Most Conservative Colleges in America
- #16 among 1,369 Best College Dorms in America
- #18 among 326 Best Colleges for Religious Studies in America
- #38 among 1,394 Best College Campuses in America
- #78 among 1,106 Best Colleges for Psychology in America
- #97 among 706 Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America
- #108 among 298 Best Colleges for Film & Photography in America
- #191 among 914 Top Private Universities in America
- #345 among 1,613 Best Colleges in America

“We are grateful for Regent University’s exceptional recognition in Niche’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings,” said Dr. William Hathaway, Provost of Regent University. “These distinctions reflect our steadfast dedication to excellence as we prepare students to make a meaningful impact through our outstanding degree programs, engaging campus life, and Christ-centered values.”

Niche develops its college rankings through a comprehensive analysis of critical data from sources including the U.S. Department of Education and millions of student and alumni reviews. These rankings are curated to help students identify institutions that best align with their academic goals and interests.

To learn more about the highly esteemed degree programs that Regent has to offer, visit regent.edu/degrees.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with nearly 14,000 students studying on its 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online worldwide. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and the #1 Best Christian College in America (Bible College Online, 2025).

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