Liberty University 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 154); Regent University posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.18% vs 84.82%); Regent University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($40,600 vs $43,150); Regent University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (96.1% vs 92%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricLiberty UniversityRegent UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT154158Regent University
Median undergraduate GPA3.543.68Regent University
Acceptance rate58.8%44.3%Regent University
Cost
Resident tuition$43,150$40,600Regent University
Non-resident tuition$43,150$40,600Regent University
Median grant$24,000$22,500Liberty University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage84.82%88.18%Regent University
Two-year ultimate bar passage88.52%94.62%Regent University
Bar passage vs. state average+7 pts+10.6 ptsRegent University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment92%96.1%Regent University
Large-firm (250+) employment0%1%Regent University
Federal clerkships0%5.8%Regent University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 71.13% in 2011 to 84.82% in 202560%70%80%90%100%111315182022242584.82%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Liberty University — 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: $30,604 in 2011 to $43,150 in 2025$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,000$45,0001113151719212325$43,150
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Liberty University — 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 Liberty University or Regent University harder to get into?

Regent University is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 158 against Liberty University's 154.

Which is cheaper, Liberty University or Regent University?

Regent University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $40,600 versus Liberty University's $43,150.

Which has better bar passage, Liberty University or Regent University?

Regent University has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.18% against Liberty University's 84.82%.

Which has better job outcomes, Liberty University or Regent University?

Regent University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (96.1% vs 92%).

Liberty University 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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