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Regis University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Denver, CO · 2,627 students

The verdict

Regis University charges a net price of $18,397/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $73,588. Graduates earn a median $72,105 ten years after entry, $23,745/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.1 years — a 20-year net return of $401,312, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Regis University's 3.1-year payback ranks #192 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 85% of them, and #4 of 50 in Colorado.

Better ROI than 85% of US colleges#192 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$18,397
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$72,105
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
3.1 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
86%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Regis University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$18,397/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$73,588our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$72,105Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$23,745/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$25,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback3.1 yrsour math
20-year net return$401,312our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Regis University's own numbers. Net price $18,397 × 4 years = $73,588 total. Median earnings $72,105 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $23,745 a year of premium. $73,588 ÷ $23,745 = 3.1 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $401,312. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Regis University students graduate with?

A median $25,000 in federal loans among completers, or 35% of the $72,105 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Regis University students graduate?

61% finish their degree — 39% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $73,588 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $120,636 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Regis University expensive compared with other Colorado colleges?

Its $18,397 net price runs $1,930 above the $16,468 median across the 50 Colorado colleges we profile, or $7,718 more across the full degree.

Regis University: frequently asked questions

Is Regis University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Regis University charges $18,397/yr after aid ($73,588 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $72,105 ten years out — $23,745/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 3.1 years and returns $401,312 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Regis University degree take to pay off?
About 3.1 years. We divide the $73,588 four-year net cost by the $23,745/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Regis University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $18,397/yr — about $73,588 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Regis University compare to other Colorado colleges?
It ranks #4 of 50 Colorado colleges we track by payback. Its $72,105 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $18,397 net price is above the national median of $16,902.