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 Villanova University, The Citadel, Butler University, and Gonzaga University.
These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,486 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,302 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,446
- Setting:
- city
Topeka, KS
Washburn University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,446, with a gender distribution of 40.5 percent male students and 59.5 percent female students. At this school, 12.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 88.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,414 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,142 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,615
- Setting:
- city
Marquette, MI
Northern Michigan University is a state school located near the southern shore of Lake Superior. Upon paying tuition, each student receives a laptop.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,350 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Omaha, NE
College of St. Mary is a private institution that was founded in 1923. The student-faculty ratio at College of St. Mary is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,908
- Setting:
- urban
Chicago, IL
Roosevelt University, located on campuses in Chicago and Schaumburg, Ill., is a private school that encourages its students to get involved with social justice. Part of Roosevelt’s mission is not only to educate but to also shape students to be socially conscious community leaders.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,476 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,452
- Setting:
- suburban
River Forest, IL
A private institution, Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,813 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $23,658 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 18,569
- Setting:
- city
Ypsilanti, MI
Located about 40 miles west of Detroit, Eastern Michigan University offers more than 200 majors, including graduate programs in business, education, and health. Students can join more than 300 campus organizations, play Division I sports, and participate in events such as the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,354 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,512 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 13,350
- Setting:
- rural
Big Rapids, MI
Located in Big Rapids, Mich., Ferris State University offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, integrative studies, science, and social work. Ferris State students can attend many campus events, including music festivals, comedy shows, film screenings, and lectures.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,162 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,166 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,076
- Setting:
- rural
Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg State University is a public institution that was founded in 1903. The school has 45.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Pittsburg State University is 19:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,750 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,985 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,386
- Setting:
- suburban
Cape Girardeau, MO
Southeast Missouri State University was established in 1873 as a public institution. Southeast Missouri State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,100 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,002
- Setting:
- city
Fort Wayne, IN
A private institution, University of St. Francis was founded in 1890.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,670 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,220 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,324
- Setting:
- suburban
River Falls, WI
University of Wisconsin--River Falls has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,324, with a gender distribution of 41.4 percent male students and 58.6 percent female students. At this school, 38.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 62.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,904 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,477 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,655
- Setting:
- city
Superior, WI
Founded in 1893, University of Wisconsin--Superior is a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Superior follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,680 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,515
- Setting:
- rural
Lamoni, IA
Graceland University is a private institution that was founded in 1895. The school has 72.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Graceland University is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,890 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,948
- Setting:
- rural
Mount Vernon, OH
Mount Vernon Nazarene University was established in 1968 as a private institution. Mount Vernon Nazarene University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,790 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,249
- Setting:
- urban
Columbus, OH
A private institution, Ohio Dominican University was founded in 1911.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,520 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,720 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,994
- Setting:
- rural
Wayne, NE
Wayne State College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,994, with a gender distribution of 44.4 percent male students and 55.6 percent female students. At this school, 46.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 54.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,850 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,036
- Setting:
- rural
Fulton, MO
Founded in 1870, William Woods University is a private institution. William Woods University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,106 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $8,106 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,981
- Setting:
- rural
Bemidji, MN
Bemidji State University is a public institution that was founded in 1919. The school has 41.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Bemidji State University is 24:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $17,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 980
- Setting:
- city
Columbia, MO
Columbia College was established in 1851 as a private institution. Columbia College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,700 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,692
- Setting:
- urban
St. Paul, MN
A private institution, Concordia University--St. Paul was founded in 1893.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,105 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,400 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 15,536
- Setting:
- city
St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,536, with a gender distribution of 48.4 percent male students and 51.6 percent female students. At this school, 19.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 81.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,272 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,326 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,846
- Setting:
- city
Emporia, KS
Founded in 1863, Emporia State University is a public institution. Emporia State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,219
- Setting:
- suburban
Kansas City, MO
Avila University is a private institution that was founded in 1916. The school has 73.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Avila University is 10:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,950 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,815 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,836
- Setting:
- rural
Madison, SD
Dakota State University was established in 1881 as a public institution. Dakota State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,180 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,268
- Setting:
- city
Quincy, IL
A private institution, Quincy University was founded in 1860. Quincy University offers a Greek system, where 10.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
