Regional University North Rankings
Regional University North 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:
- $27,754 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,953
- Setting:
- rural
Alfred, NY
Alfred University was established in 1836 as a private institution. Alfred University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,300 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,487
- Setting:
- city
- Tuition and fees:
- $36,650 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,543
- Setting:
- urban
Philadelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University is a private, Christian institution that has an Academic and Career Exploration Program to help freshmen who are undecided on a major. La Salle offers more than 50 degrees, small class sizes, and no courses taught by graduate assistants.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $13,144 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,624 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,715
- Setting:
- suburban
Mahwah, NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public liberal arts institution that offers about 40 undergraduate programs in five schools. Students at Ramapo can get involved in more than 100 student organizations, Greek life, and campus media.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,420 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,651
- Setting:
- suburban
Lawrenceville, NJ
Rider University is a private institution that was founded in 1865. The school has 49.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Rider University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $37,440 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,856
- Setting:
- urban
Staten Island, NY
Wagner College was established in 1883 as a private institution. Wagner College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,159 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,568 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,814
- Setting:
- rural
New Paltz, NY
A public institution, SUNY--New Paltz was founded in 1828. SUNY--New Paltz offers a Greek system, where 3.3 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.6 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $35,620 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,211
- Setting:
- suburban
Glenside, PA
A private school in eastern Pennsylvania, Arcadia University offers small class sizes and many study abroad opportunities. On campus, students can check out more than 90 clubs and the Grey Towers Castles, which have been declared a National Historic Landmark.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,330 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,172
- Setting:
- suburban
Rochester, NY
Founded in 1924, Nazareth College is a private institution. Nazareth College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,850 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,293
- Setting:
- suburban
Baltimore, MD
Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. The school has 84.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Notre Dame of Maryland University is 12:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,727 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,959
- Setting:
- rural
St. Bonaventure, NY
St. Bonaventure University is located in southwest New York State, about 1 1/2 hours from Buffalo. The university is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,691 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,700
- Setting:
- suburban
West Long Branch, NJ
A private institution, Monmouth University was founded in 1933. Monmouth University offers a Greek system, where 10.6 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 10.7 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,805 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,089
- Setting:
- suburban
Worcester, MA
Assumption College is a Catholic institution in Worcester, Mass. As a member of the Worcester Consortium, the school permits students to enroll in courses at other local colleges.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,529 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,199 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 16,345
- Setting:
- urban
New York, NY
CUNY—Hunter College is an urban institution that attracts a fair number of commuting students. In addition to its traditional academic programs, the school offers an International English Language Institute for non-native speakers.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,905 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,173
- Setting:
- suburban
Fairfield, CT
Sacred Heart University is a private institution that was founded in 1963. The school has 43.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Sacred Heart University is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,028
- Setting:
- city
Newport, RI
Salve Regina University was established in 1934 as a private institution. Salve Regina University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,622 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,931
- Setting:
- city
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,906 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,026 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 16,559
- Setting:
- urban
Flushing, NY
Queens College is a public school in Flushing that’s part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. While Queens offers unique features for parents and commuter students, such as weekend classes, the school is also home to traditional programs, including student organizations and varsity sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,174 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,296
- Setting:
- city
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Founded in 1946, King's College is a private institution. King's College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,940 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,964
- Setting:
- suburban
Old Westbury, NY
The New York Institute of Technology has two campuses in and around New York City, one in Manhattan and another on Long Island. There are undergraduate housing options, student organizations, and academic major offerings at both New York campuses.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,132 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,754 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,517
- Setting:
- suburban
Towson, MD
Towson University has a suburban campus less than 10 miles away from downtown Baltimore. The school is a member of the University System of Maryland.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,650 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,224
- Setting:
- urban
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,037 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,762
- Setting:
- suburban
Erie, PA
Located in Erie, Pa., Mercyhurst College is a small Catholic institution that offers approximately 50 bachelor’s degree programs and about six graduate programs. Mercyhurst students can get involved in more than 85 clubs and varsity sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,230 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,386
- Setting:
- suburban
Dallas, PA
Founded in 1924, Misericordia University is a private institution. Misericordia University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,420 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,414
- Setting:
- suburban
Rockville Centre, NY
Molloy College is a private institution that was founded in 1955. The school has 62.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Molloy College is 10:1.
