Regional University Midwest Rankings
Regional University Midwest Methodology
Regional Universities offer a full range of undergrad programs and some master's programs but few doctoral programs. Regional Universities include Providence College, James Madison University, Creighton University, and Santa Clara University.
These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,894 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,206
- Setting:
- urban
Omaha, NE
Founded in 1878, Creighton University is a private institution. Creighton University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,948 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,861
- Setting:
- suburban
Indianapolis, IN
Butler University is a private institution that was founded in 1855. The school has 56.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Butler University is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,382 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,527
- Setting:
- urban
Des Moines, IA
Drake University was established in 1881 as a private institution. Drake University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,040 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,872
- Setting:
- urban
Valparaiso, IN
Located in northwest Indiana, Valparaiso University is a private, Lutheran institution at which students are encouraged to volunteer and serve their community. Valparaiso students can get involved through many campus ministries, Division I sports, and the local Popcorn Festival.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,160 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,368
- Setting:
- urban
Cincinnati, OH
Xavier University is a private, Jesuit institution located just across the Kentucky border in Cincinnati. Xavier students have many different clubs and activities to choose from, including, most famously, their men’s basketball team.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,704 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,067
- Setting:
- urban
Peoria, IL
Located in Peoria, Ill., Bradley University gives its students many opportunities to participate in both academic and recreational activities. Career and entrepreneurship centers help students learn, and around 250 student organizations help students have fun.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,710 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,968
- Setting:
- suburban
University Heights, OH
John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit school situated in the suburbs of Cleveland. As a Catholic institution, John Carroll offers students opportunities to explore religion through the Ignatian Spirituality Institute and other faith centers.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,012 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,556 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,675
- Setting:
- rural
Kirksville, MO
Truman State University was established in 1867 as a public institution. Truman State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,416 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,716
- Setting:
- urban
Evansville, IN
The University of Evansville is a liberal arts school situated in southwest Indiana, with a secondary campus in England. Each year, more than half of students study at Evansville’s British campus, Harlaxton College, or in another foreign country.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,043 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,631
- Setting:
- urban
Springfield, MO
Drury University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,631, with a gender distribution of 46.3 percent male students and 53.7 percent female students. 55.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 45.0 percent of students live off campus.
