Regent is a city in Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States.

[5] The city was so named with the aim of promoting its central location in order to attract the county seat.

Western Wireless began providing service by cellular connection and thus saving the costs of installing wires.

Western complained to regulatory authorities, and Consolidated agreed to connect the disconnected customers.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.9% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races.

Enchanted Highway, a series of metal sculptures, is located in Regent.

The Hettinger County Historical Society Museum is located in Regent.