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:
- $9,251 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,673 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,428
- Setting:
- suburban
Edwardsville, IL
Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville was established in 1957 as a public institution. Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,195 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,768 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,214
- Setting:
- city
Whitewater, WI
At the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater, students can join more than 170 campus organizations and more than 15 fraternities and sororities. Student athletes at UW-Whitewater can play at every competitive level, including intercollegiate wheelchair basketball.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,549 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,373 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,520
- Setting:
- rural
Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,520, with a gender distribution of 52.3 percent male students and 47.7 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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,250 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,957
- Setting:
- city
Grand Rapids, MI
Founded in 1886, Aquinas College is a private institution. Aquinas College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,552
- Setting:
- rural
Seward, NE
Concordia University is a private institution that was founded in 1894. The school has 61.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Concordia University is 14:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,930 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $27,670 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,657
- Setting:
- city
Charleston, IL
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is located about 180 miles south of Chicago and about 140 miles northeast of St. Louis in the city of Charleston. Each year, EIU hosts several events for students, such as Family Weekend and the Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,914 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,063
- Setting:
- city
Findlay, OH
A private institution, University of Findlay was founded in 1882. University of Findlay offers a Greek system, where 2.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,090 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,054
- Setting:
- suburban
Bourbonnais, IL
Olivet Nazarene University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,054, with a gender distribution of 35.3 percent male students and 64.7 percent female students. At this school, 70.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 30.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,520 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,640 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 8,435
- Setting:
- city
Winona, MN
Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a public institution. Winona State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,100 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,889
- Setting:
- suburban
Cincinnati, OH
College of Mount St. Joseph is a private institution that was founded in 1920. The school has 57.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at College of Mount St. Joseph is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,536 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,953
- Setting:
- suburban
Canton, OH
Malone University was established in 1892 as a private institution. Malone University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,792 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,138 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,187
- Setting:
- city
Springfield, MO
At Missouri State University, students can explore more than 300 campus organizations, fraternities and sororities, community service programs, and Division I sports. Notable alumni include actor John Goodman, who starred in the television show Roseanne and in movies such as The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Raising Arizona.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,538 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,100
- Setting:
- rural
Spring Arbor, MI
Spring Arbor University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,100, with a gender distribution of 31.2 percent male students and 68.8 percent female students. At this school, 72.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 28.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,944 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,690 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,353
- Setting:
- rural
Menomonie, WI
Founded in 1891, University of Wisconsin--Stout is a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Stout follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,790 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 953
- Setting:
- suburban
Pepper Pike, OH
Ursuline College is a private institution that was founded in 1871. The school has 85.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Ursuline College is 9:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,610 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,600 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,445
- Setting:
- suburban
Green Bay, WI
University of Wisconsin--Green Bay was established in 1965 as a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Green Bay follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,690 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,389
- Setting:
- suburban
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,126 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,094
- Setting:
- urban
Milwaukee, WI
Alverno College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,094, with a gender distribution of 0.1 percent male students and 99.9 percent female students. At this school, 10.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 90.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,000 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,990 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 12,232
- Setting:
- city
Oshkosh, WI
Founded in 1871, University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh is a public institution. University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,180 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,372
- Setting:
- suburban
Mequon, WI
Concordia University Wisconsin is a private institution that was founded in 1881. The school has 50.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Concordia University Wisconsin is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,220 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,500
- Setting:
- suburban
St. Louis, MO
Fontbonne University was established in 1923 as a private institution. Fontbonne University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,532 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,010 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 13,683
- Setting:
- city
Mankato, MN
A public institution, Minnesota State University--Mankato was founded in 1867. Minnesota State University--Mankato offers a Greek system, where 3.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,147 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,435 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,466
- Setting:
- rural
Warrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,466, with a gender distribution of 45.4 percent male students and 54.6 percent female students. At this school, 33.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 67.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,184 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,536 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,959
- Setting:
- city
Flint, MI
Founded in 1956, University of Michigan--Flint is a public institution. University of Michigan--Flint follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,119 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,691 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 7,397
- Setting:
- rural
Platteville, WI
University of Wisconsin--Platteville is a public institution that was founded in 1866. The school has 26.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin--Platteville is 24:1.
- 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 was established in 1865 as a public institution. Washburn University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
Founded in 1923, College of St. Mary is a private institution. College of St. Mary follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
Concordia University Chicago was established in 1864 as a private institution. Concordia University Chicago follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Pittsburg State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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 is a public institution that was founded in 1873. The school has 36.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Southeast Missouri State University is 21:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,100 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,002
- Setting:
- city
Fort Wayne, IN
University of St. Francis was established in 1890 as a private institution. University of St. Francis follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- 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
A public institution, University of Wisconsin--River Falls was founded in 1874. University of Wisconsin--River Falls offers a Greek system, where 3.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- 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
University of Wisconsin--Superior has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,655, with a gender distribution of 43.7 percent male students and 56.3 percent female students. At this school, 26.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 74.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,680 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,515
- Setting:
- rural
Lamoni, IA
Founded in 1895, Graceland University is a private institution. Graceland University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,890 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,948
- Setting:
- rural
Mount Vernon, OH
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private institution that was founded in 1968. The school has 74.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,790 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,249
- Setting:
- urban
Columbus, OH
Ohio Dominican University was established in 1911 as a private institution. Ohio Dominican University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,520 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,720 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,994
- Setting:
- rural
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,850 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,036
- Setting:
- rural
Fulton, MO
William Woods University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,036, with a gender distribution of 27.1 percent male students and 72.9 percent female students. At this school, 75.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 25.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1919, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Bemidji State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $17,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 980
- Setting:
- city
Columbia, MO
Columbia College is a private institution that was founded in 1851. The school has 81.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Columbia College is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,700 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,692
- Setting:
- urban
St. Paul, MN
Concordia University--St. Paul was established in 1893 as a private institution. Concordia University--St. Paul follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
A public institution, St. Cloud State University was founded in 1869.
- 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
Emporia State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,846, with a gender distribution of 39.6 percent male students and 60.4 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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,219
- Setting:
- suburban
Kansas City, MO
Founded in 1916, Avila University is a private institution. Avila University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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 is a public institution that was founded in 1881. The school has 50.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Dakota State University is 17:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,180 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,268
- Setting:
- city
Quincy, IL
Quincy University was established in 1860 as a private institution. Quincy University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
