Regis University

What Regis University does

Regis University is a private, nonprofit Jesuit Catholic university headquartered in Denver, Colorado, founded in 1877 and operating under a Colorado-law-governed charter with Higher Learning Commission accreditation. It serves a diversified student body spanning first-year undergraduates, adult learners, graduate and doctoral candidates, transfer students, military-affiliated students, and international students, with 99% of incoming first-year students receiving financial aid averaging $43,199 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The institution organizes academic delivery across three colleges — Anderson College of Business and Computing, Regis College (liberal arts and accelerated adult programs), and Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions — collectively offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, supplemented by specialized offerings such as FastForward dual-degree combinations, Global Inclusive Program, Prison Education Programs, and an Outdoor Adventure Program.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, supplemented by charitable gifts and donations from alumni and supporters. Distribution relies on direct enrollment through dedicated admissions counselors, campus-based programs at the main Northwest Denver campus and a Thornton satellite, targeted transfer-student recruitment, and community-facing marketing including a virtual campus tour, events calendar, and the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer partnership. Student-facing technology infrastructure consists of three administrative portals — OneRegis, MyRegis (on Ellucian Cloud), and Ranger Portal — supporting registration, billing, and academic services.

The university maintains a Jesuit mission emphasizing cura personalis, social justice, and ethical leadership, and holds a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. In March 2026 it appointed Shawna Cooper Whitehead as its 29th president and first female president, marking a generational governance transition. There is no evidence of equity funding, mergers, acquisitions, or external ownership; control resides with the board of trustees and Jesuit sponsorship.

Name

Regis University

Legal name

Regis University

Website

https://regis.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Regis University is a private Jesuit Catholic university in Denver offering 100+ undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across business, liberal arts, and health professions to traditional, adult, transfer, military, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated) (EDAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Jesuit Catholic education
• Health professions education

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Regis University generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to students for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its three colleges: Anderson College of Business and Computing, Regis College, and Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
2. Gifts and Donations: The university receives charitable contributions from alumni, donors, and supporters through its giving programs to support scholarships, programs, and institutional priorities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Regis University provides higher education services through more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs delivered across three colleges: Anderson College of Business and Computing (business, computer science, IT, marketing, management), Regis College (liberal arts and sciences with accelerated adult-learner formats), and Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, counseling, family therapy, health services administration). The university also offers specialized programs including FastForward dual-degree combinations, the Global Inclusive Program for students with disabilities, Prison Education Programs, and the Outdoor Adventure Program.

Product overview

Regis University is a Jesuit Catholic university offering over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across three colleges: the Anderson College of Business and Computing (business and technology programs), Regis College (liberal arts and sciences with accelerated options for adult learners), and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions (nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, and health services). The university provides student-facing technology portals including OneRegis, MyRegis, and Ranger Portal for academic and administrative services. Specialized programs include FastForward dual-degree combinations, the Global Inclusive Program for students with disabilities, Prison Education Programs, and an Outdoor Adventure Program with gear rentals and outdoor trips. The institution also operates the Rapids Youth Soccer Elite Performance Center as a community partnership facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anderson College of Business and Computing: College offering on-campus and online programs in business, computer science, information technology, marketing and management.
• Regis College
• Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

Products and services

• Anderson College of Business and Computing

Quantifiable outcome

• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegis University hosts the Rapids Youth Soccer Elite Performance Center at its Northwest Denver campus. The partnership provides over 700 young Colorado athletes with high-quality training facilities including an illuminated 190,000-square-foot artificial turf soccer field, a premier natural grass match pitch, and the Berce Athletic Center (19,500-square-foot indoor facility). Regis has committed to individual scholarships for Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club players for up to $100,000 over four years. The club offers internships to Regis students, and Rapids Youth players benefit from health and mental performance services and a college placement program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Creighton University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Omaha with a particularly strong health sciences focus, mirroring Regis' mission profile and health-professions emphasis. Closely comparable on institutional structure, faith-based mission, and academic portfolio.
• Marquette University: Jesuit Catholic private research university in Milwaukee with similar scale and range of undergraduate-to-doctoral programs. Highly comparable on Jesuit mission, urban location, and student demographics.
• Loyola University Chicago: Large Jesuit Catholic urban private university with broad academic portfolio and strong health programs. Operates in the same mission category and competes for similar Catholic and commuter-student populations.
• Gonzaga University: Jesuit Catholic private university in the Pacific Northwest with strong undergraduate teaching focus. Directly comparable on mission, faculty culture, and brand-positioning strategy.
• Santa Clara University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Northern California with comparable mid-scale enrollment and Jesuit values-based education. Direct peer on mission, regional competitiveness, and academic mix.
• Xavier University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Cincinnati with comparable size and a tradition of strong undergraduate liberal arts. Direct peer on religious mission and learner demographic.

Regional players

• University of Denver: Private research university physically adjacent in Denver. Closest non-Jesuit local competitor for the same prospective-student pool in Colorado.
• Colorado Christian University: Private faith-based university in Lakewood, Colorado, with similar values-based positioning and accelerated adult-learner programs. Competes head-to-head with Regis for Colorado Christian and adult undergraduate students.

Broad incumbents

• Western Governors University: Large-scale online nonprofit university offering accredited degrees at significantly lower tuition. Increasingly competitive for Regis' adult-learner and graduate programs where pricing is most sensitive.

Emerging players

• Denver College of Nursing: Specialized, for-profit health-careers college located in the Denver metro. Operates in the same region and directly competes with Rueckert-Hartman's nursing programs on price and accelerated scheduling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/regisuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/20906096351
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regis-university

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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