Appalachian vs. Regent University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Virginia law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Regent University is the more selective admit (median LSAT 158 vs 146); Regent University posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.18% vs 63.16%); Regent University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($40,600 vs $41,000); Regent University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (96.1% vs 65.1%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricAppalachianRegent UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT146158Regent University
Median undergraduate GPA3.203.68Regent University
Acceptance rate60.9%44.3%Regent University
Cost
Resident tuition$41,000$40,600Regent University
Non-resident tuition$41,000$40,600Regent University
Median grant$10,250$22,500Regent University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage63.16%88.18%Regent University
Two-year ultimate bar passage89.47%94.62%Regent University
Bar passage vs. state average-14 pts+10.6 ptsRegent University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment65.1%96.1%Regent University
Large-firm (250+) employment0%1%Regent University
Federal clerkships0%5.8%Regent University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 59.51% in 2011 to 63.16% in 202520%40%60%80%111315182022242563.16%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Appalachian — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 86.17% in 2011 to 88.18% in 202570%75%80%85%90%95%111315182022242588.18%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Regent University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $29,825 in 2011 to $41,000 in 2025$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,000$45,0001113151719212325$41,000
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Appalachian — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $32,780 in 2011 to $40,600 in 2025$30,000$32,500$35,000$37,500$40,000$42,5001113151719212325$40,600
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Regent University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Appalachian or Regent University harder to get into?

Regent University is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 158 against Appalachian's 146.

Which is cheaper, Appalachian or Regent University?

Regent University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $40,600 versus Appalachian's $41,000.

Which has better bar passage, Appalachian or Regent University?

Regent University has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.18% against Appalachian's 63.16%.

Which has better job outcomes, Appalachian or Regent University?

Regent University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (96.1% vs 65.1%).

Appalachian vs Regent University: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Regent University leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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