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.
St. Louis, MO
Webster University is a Midwestern school with an international presence. Though the school is based in St. Louis, it also has campuses in Switzerland, the Netherlands, England, Austria, China and Thailand.
Duluth, MN
College of St. Scholastica has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,877, with a gender distribution of 32.0 percent male students and 68.0 percent female students. At this school, 49.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 51.0 percent of students live off campus.
Marion, IN
Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private institution. Indiana Wesleyan University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
Columbus, OH
Capital Univeristy is a residential campus in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. Students have more than 60 major options.
Steubenville, OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville was established in 1946 as a private institution. Franciscan University of Steubenville follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,025 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,598 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,578
- Setting:
- city
Eau Claire, WI
A public institution, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire was founded in 1916.
Baldwin City, KS
Baker University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 935, with a gender distribution of 49.9 percent male students and 50.1 percent female students. At this school, 55.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 19.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,154 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $22,228 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,198
- Setting:
- suburban
Dearborn, MI
The University of Michigan—Dearborn was founded in 1956 on land donated by Ford Motor Co. and is home to the Henry Ford Estate. Students at UM-Dearborn can explore unique cultural institutes such as the Center for Arab American Studies and the Armenian Research Center.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,716 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,030 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 21,236
- Setting:
- suburban
Allendale, MI
Grand Valley State University is a public institution that was founded in 1960. The school has 25.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Grand Valley State University is 17:1.
Romeoville, IL
Lewis University was established in 1932 as a private institution. Lewis University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $11,616 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,126 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,680
- Setting:
- city
Duluth, MN
A public institution, University of Minnesota--Duluth was founded in 1947. University of Minnesota--Duluth offers a Greek system, where 1.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 1.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
Anderson, IN
Anderson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,044, with a gender distribution of 41.7 percent male students and 58.3 percent female students. At this school, 63.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 37.0 percent of students live off campus.
Indianapolis, IN
Founded in 1902, University of Indianapolis is a private institution. University of Indianapolis follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
Southfield, MI
Lawrence Technological University is a private institution that was founded in 1932. The school has 78.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Lawrence Technological University is 11:1.
Davenport, IA
St. Ambrose University was established in 1882 as a private institution. St. Ambrose University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
Joliet, IL
A private institution, University of St. Francis was founded in 1920.
Waukesha, WI
A private school in Waukesha, Wis., Carroll University offers more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs. Carroll University students can play varsity sports or go backpacking and kayaking through the Carroll Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program.
Chicago, IL
Founded in 1846, St. Xavier University is a private institution. St. Xavier University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,486 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,991 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,442
- Setting:
- city
Kearney, NE
University of Nebraska--Kearney is a public institution that was founded in 1903. The school has 40.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Nebraska--Kearney is 16:1.
Tiffin, OH
Heidelberg University was established in 1850 as a private institution. Heidelberg University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
New Concord, OH
A private institution, Muskingum University was founded in 1837. Muskingum University offers a Greek system, where 37.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 24.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,503 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,076 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,047
- Setting:
- city
Stevens Point, WI
University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,047, with a gender distribution of 47.3 percent male students and 52.7 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.
Lebanon, IL
Founded in 1828, McKendree University is a private institution. McKendree University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
Chicago, IL
North Park University is a private institution that was founded in 1891. The school has 50.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at North Park University is 13:1.














