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

Both are Virginia law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Richmond is the more selective admit (median LSAT 164 vs 158); Regent University posts the higher first-time bar passage (88.18% vs 80.13%); Regent University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($40,600 vs $57,700); Regent University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (96.1% vs 92.3%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricRegent UniversityRichmondBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT158164Richmond
Median undergraduate GPA3.683.81Richmond
Acceptance rate44.3%39.6%Richmond
Cost
Resident tuition$40,600$57,700Regent University
Non-resident tuition$40,600$57,700Regent University
Median grant$22,500$40,000Richmond
Bar passage
First-time bar passage88.18%80.13%Regent University
Two-year ultimate bar passage94.62%93.55%Regent University
Bar passage vs. state average+10.6 pts+2.8 ptsRegent University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment96.1%92.3%Regent University
Large-firm (250+) employment1%10.2%Richmond
Federal clerkships5.8%2.6%Regent University

15-year trajectory

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
First-time bar passage: 82.09% in 2011 to 80.13% in 202570%80%90%100%111315182022242580.13%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Richmond — First-time bar passage
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
Resident tuition: $35,430 in 2011 to $57,700 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,0001113151719212325$57,700
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Richmond — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Regent University or Richmond harder to get into?

Richmond is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 164 against Regent University's 158.

Which is cheaper, Regent University or Richmond?

Regent University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $40,600 versus Richmond's $57,700.

Which has better bar passage, Regent University or Richmond?

Regent University has the higher first-time bar passage, 88.18% against Richmond's 80.13%.

Which has better job outcomes, Regent University or Richmond?

Regent University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (96.1% vs 92.3%).

Regent University vs Richmond: 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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