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:
- $32,750 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,607
- Setting:
- suburban
West Haven, CT
A private institution, University of New Haven was founded in 1920.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,810 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,739
- Setting:
- rural
Waynesburg, PA
Waynesburg University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,739, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students. At this school, 59.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 41.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,343 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,985 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,256
- Setting:
- rural
Bloomsburg, PA
Located along the Susquehanna River, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania offers more than 85 bachelor’s degree programs. Bloomsburg students can get involved by planning campus events with the Program Board or by playing Division II sports.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,653 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,903 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,012
- Setting:
- city
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo State College is a SUNY institution that draws a large commuter population. The college offers one of the largest varieties of undergraduate major options of any SUNY school.
- Tuition and fees:
- $14,850 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,478
- Setting:
- urban
New York, NY
Touro College was established in 1971 as a private institution. Touro College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $11,464 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,628 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,085
- Setting:
- suburban
A public institution, William Paterson University of New Jersey was founded in 1855. William Paterson University of New Jersey offers a Greek system, where 2.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 1.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,984 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,772
- Setting:
- suburban
Lakewood, NJ
Georgian Court University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,772, with a gender distribution of 9.3 percent male students and 90.7 percent female students. At this school, 25.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 75.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,220 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,344
- Setting:
- city
Jersey City, NJ
Founded in 1872, St. Peter's University is a private institution. St. Peter's University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,506 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,556 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,958
- Setting:
- rural
Potsdam, NY
SUNY College--Potsdam is a public institution that was founded in 1816. The school has 62.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at SUNY College--Potsdam is 14:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,139 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,219 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,397
- Setting:
- suburban
Westfield, MA
Westfield State University was established in 1838 as a public institution. Westfield State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,590 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,122
- Setting:
- city
Philadelphia, PA
A private institution, Holy Family University was founded in 1954.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,862 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,467
- Setting:
- suburban
Brookville, NY
LIU Post has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,467, with a gender distribution of 29.8 percent male students and 70.2 percent female students. At this school, 36.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 64.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,360 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,697
- Setting:
- city
Utica, NY
Founded in 1946, Utica College is a private institution. Utica College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,558 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,256 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,762
- Setting:
- suburban
Providence, RI
Rhode Island College is a public institution that was founded in 1854. The school has 45.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Rhode Island College is 15:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,321 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,902 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,092
- Setting:
- suburban
New Britain, CT
Central Connecticut State University was established in 1849 as a public institution. Central Connecticut State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,230 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,702
- Setting:
- rural
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,460 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,370 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 12,887
- Setting:
- urban
New York, NY
CUNY--John Jay College of Criminal Justice has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,887, with a gender distribution of 43.8 percent male students and 56.2 percent female students. 100.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,208 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,428 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 9,863
- Setting:
- urban
Bronx, NY
Founded in 1968, CUNY--Lehman College is a public institution. CUNY--Lehman College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,340 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,347
- Setting:
- suburban
Gwynedd Valley, PA
Gwynedd-Mercy College is a private institution that was founded in 1948. The school has 66.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Gwynedd-Mercy College is 16:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,240 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,600 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 9,487
- Setting:
- rural
Kutztown, PA
There are many facilities for students to explore on the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania campus, such as a planetarium, observatory, and radio station. Kutztown University students can also join more than 200 clubs and play Division II sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,190 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,382
- Setting:
- urban
Pittsburgh, PA
A private institution, Point Park University was founded in 1960.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,240 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,101
- Setting:
- city
Buffalo, NY
D'Youville College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,101, with a gender distribution of 26.6 percent male students and 73.4 percent female students. At this school, 14.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 86.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,366
- Setting:
- suburban
Reading, PA
Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a private institution. Alvernia University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,705 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 941
- Setting:
- suburban
Langhorne, PA
Cairn University is a private institution that was founded in 1913. The school has 69.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Cairn University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,170 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,655
- Setting:
- city
Riverdale, NY
College of Mount St. Vincent was established in 1847 as a private institution. College of Mount St. Vincent follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,950 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,696
- Setting:
- rural
Rindge, NH
A private institution, Franklin Pierce University was founded in 1962.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,436 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,624 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,731
- Setting:
- rural
Frostburg, MD
Frostburg State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,731, with a gender distribution of 51.0 percent male students and 49.0 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:
- $8,654 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,014 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,876
- Setting:
- rural
Mansfield, PA
Founded in 1857, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Mansfield University of Pennsylvania follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,340 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,347
- Setting:
- suburban
Newburgh, NY
Mount St. Mary College is a private institution that was founded in 1959. The school has 47.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Mount St. Mary College is 15:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $12,560 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,460 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,455
- Setting:
- rural
Plymouth, NH
Plymouth State University was established in 1871 as a public institution. Plymouth State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,900 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,260 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,311
- Setting:
- city
Gorham, ME
A public institution, University of Southern Maine was founded in 1878.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,358 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,604
- Setting:
- suburban
New Haven, CT
Albertus Magnus College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,604, with a gender distribution of 34.2 percent male students and 65.8 percent female students. At this school, 45.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 55.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,054 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,194 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,552
- Setting:
- suburban
Bridgewater, MA
Founded in 1840, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Bridgewater State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,000 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,366
- Setting:
- suburban
Radnor, PA
Cabrini College is a private institution that was founded in 1957. The school has 72.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Cabrini College is 14:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,145 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,548
- Setting:
- suburban
Philadelphia, PA
Chestnut Hill College was established in 1924 as a private institution. Chestnut Hill College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,858 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,978 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 13,156
- Setting:
- urban
Staten Island, NY
A public institution, CUNY--College of Staten Island was founded in 1955.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,240 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,600 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,656
- Setting:
- suburban
East Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the Pocono Mountains. As a former teachers college, the university confers a variety of education degrees among about 60 undergraduate major options.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,580 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,660 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,321
- Setting:
- suburban
Framingham, MA
Framingham State University is located about 20 miles outside of Boston in Framingham, Mass. Females comprise about 65 percent of the student body.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,200 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,012 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 13,462
- Setting:
- suburban
Union, NJ
Education is the most popular major among students at Kean University in New Jersey, though they can choose from nearly 50 bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 master’s programs. Outside the classroom, students can visit the school’s two cougar mascots, named Sage and Scout, in a nearby zoo.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,710 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,437
- Setting:
- suburban
Nashua, NH
Rivier College was established in 1933 as a private institution. Rivier College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,157 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,237 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,277
- Setting:
- city
Worcester, MA
A public institution, Worcester State University was founded in 1874.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,018 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,538
- Setting:
- city
Springfield, MA
American International College is a small, private school in Springfield, Mass., that was founded in 1885 with the mission to educate international immigrants traveling to the United States through New York.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,676 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,017
- Setting:
- suburban
Paxton, MA
Founded in 1946, Anna Maria College is a private institution. Anna Maria College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,890 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,647
- Setting:
- suburban
Caldwell, NJ
Caldwell College is a private institution that was founded in 1939. The school has 64.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Caldwell College is 14:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,012 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,496 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
California, PA
California University of Pennsylvania was established in 1852 as a public institution. California University of Pennsylvania follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,504 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Pittsburgh, PA
A private institution, Carlow University was founded in 1929.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,630 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,915
- Setting:
- suburban
Hackettstown, NJ
Centenary College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,915, with a gender distribution of 37.9 percent male students and 62.1 percent female students. At this school, 56.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 44.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $14,640 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,542 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,141
- Setting:
- suburban
Cheyney, PA
Founded in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,828 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,246 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Clarion, PA
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public school in the Appalachian Mountain region. More than 90 percent of students are Pennsylvania state residents.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,100 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- suburban
New Rochelle, NY
College of New Rochelle was established in 1904 as a private institution. College of New Rochelle follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
