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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,330 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,153
- Setting:
- city
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:
- $33,138 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,889
- Setting:
- suburban
Indianapolis, IN
Butler University is a private institution that was founded in 1855. The school has 54.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Butler University is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,556 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,438
- Setting:
- city
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:
- $32,250 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,827
- Setting:
- city
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:
- $32,070 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,540
- 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:
- $28,264 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,955
- Setting:
- city
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:
- $33,180 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,001
- 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:
- $7,216 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,952 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,780
- 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:
- $33,598 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,016
- Setting:
- urban
St. Paul, MN
Hamline University is Minnesota’s oldest college, located minutes away from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Students are guaranteed to graduate in four years, and if they don’t, the school pays for the extra tuition.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,556 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,708
- Setting:
- city
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:
- $21,575 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,618
- Setting:
- city
Springfield, MO
Founded in 1873, Drury University is a private institution. Drury University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,650 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,190
- Setting:
- suburban
Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst College is a private institution that was founded in 1871. The school has 62.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Elmhurst College is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,071 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,729
- Setting:
- suburban
Naperville, IL
North Central College was established in 1861 as a private institution. North Central College follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,988 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,745
- Setting:
- city
Flint, MI
A private institution, Kettering University was founded in 1919. Kettering University offers a Greek system, where 39.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 36.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,120 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,826
- Setting:
- urban
St. Paul, MN
St. Catherine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,826, with a gender distribution of 3.0 percent male students and 97.0 percent female students. At this school, 41.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 59.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,060 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,518
- Setting:
- suburban
Berea, OH
Located about 15 miles southwest of Cleveland, Baldwin Wallace University is a private school that hosts the annual Bach Festival, which brings renowned musicians and speakers to campus. Notable Baldwin Wallace alumni include Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,730 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,953
- Setting:
- suburban
River Forest, IL
Dominican University is a private institution that was founded in 1901. The school has 62.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Dominican University is 12:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,658 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,575
- Setting:
- suburban
Westerville, OH
Otterbein University was established in 1847 as a private institution. Otterbein University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,920 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,310
- Setting:
- urban
Milwaukee, WI
A private institution, Milwaukee School of Engineering was founded in 1903. Milwaukee School of Engineering offers a Greek system, where 14.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $34,530 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,971
- Setting:
- urban
Detroit, MI
The University of Detroit Mercy is a Catholic school in Michigan that emphasizes community outreach. The Detroit Titans compete in the NCAA Division I Horizon League.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,840 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,130
- Setting:
- urban
Kansas City, MO
Founded in 1910, Rockhurst University is a private institution. Rockhurst University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,865 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,015 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,112
- Setting:
- city
Springfield, IL
At University of Illinois—Springfield, students can participate in more than 80 organizations and the university’s numerous campus events. Student athletes can play for the Division II Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars varsity sports teams.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,635 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,721 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,408
- Setting:
- city
Cedar Falls, IA
University of Northern Iowa was established in 1876 as a public institution. University of Northern Iowa follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,840 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,486
- Setting:
- suburban
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,754 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,327 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,119
- Setting:
- city
La Crosse, WI
The University of Wisconsin—La Crosse is a member of the state university system. About 20 percent of students study abroad before graduation.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,010 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,995
- Setting:
- suburban
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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,902 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,037
- Setting:
- urban
Minneapolis, MN
Augsburg College is a private institution that was founded in 1869. The school has 64.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Augsburg College is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,398 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,877
- Setting:
- suburban
Duluth, MN
College of St. Scholastica was established in 1912 as a private institution. College of St. Scholastica follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,164 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,188
- Setting:
- city
Marion, IN
A private institution, Indiana Wesleyan University was founded in 1920.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,364 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,682
- Setting:
- urban
Columbus, OH
Capital Univeristy is a residential campus in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. Students have more than 60 major options.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,180 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,131
- Setting:
- suburban
Steubenville, OH
Founded in 1946, Franciscan University of Steubenville is 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
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire is a public institution that was founded in 1916. The school has 28.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire is 21:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,470 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 935
- Setting:
- rural
Baldwin City, KS
Baker University was established in 1858 as a private institution. Baker University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,236, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. At this school, 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,770 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,474
- Setting:
- suburban
Romeoville, IL
Founded in 1932, Lewis University is 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
University of Minnesota--Duluth is a public institution that was founded in 1947. The school has 43.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Minnesota--Duluth is 21:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,610 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,044
- Setting:
- suburban
Anderson, IN
Anderson University was established in 1917 as a private institution. Anderson University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,830 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,205
- Setting:
- urban
Indianapolis, IN
A private institution, University of Indianapolis was founded in 1902.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,870 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,056
- Setting:
- suburban
Southfield, MI
Lawrence Technological University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,056, with a gender distribution of 76.0 percent male students and 24.0 percent female students. At this school, 14.9 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 85.1 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,970 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,752
- Setting:
- city
Davenport, IA
Founded in 1882, St. Ambrose University is a private institution. St. Ambrose University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,824 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,402
- Setting:
- suburban
Joliet, IL
University of St. Francis is a private institution that was founded in 1920. The school has 61.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of St. Francis is 12:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,475 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,256
- Setting:
- suburban
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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,110 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,993
- Setting:
- city
Chicago, IL
A private institution, St. Xavier University was founded in 1846.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,442, with a gender distribution of 45.8 percent male students and 54.2 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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,670 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,113
- Setting:
- city
Tiffin, OH
Founded in 1850, Heidelberg University is a private institution. Heidelberg University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,766 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,779
- Setting:
- rural
New Concord, OH
Muskingum University is a private institution that was founded in 1837. The school has 66.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Muskingum University is 14:1.
- 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 was established in 1894 as a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,340 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,346
- Setting:
- suburban
Lebanon, IL
A private institution, McKendree University was founded in 1828. McKendree University 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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,090 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,230
- Setting:
- urban
Chicago, IL
North Park University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,230, with a gender distribution of 38.3 percent male students and 61.7 percent female students. At this school, 44.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 56.0 percent of students live off campus.
