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:
- $25,110 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,843
- Setting:
- suburban
Sparkill, NY
St. Thomas Aquinas College was established in 1952 as a private institution. St. Thomas Aquinas College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $20,150 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Washington, DC
A private institution, Trinity University was founded in 1897.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,140 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,503
- Setting:
- city
Bridgeport, CT
A private, seaside school in Connecticut, the University of Bridgeport offers many clubs, Greek organizations, and sports on campus, as well as parks and a zoo nearby. The university, also called UB, was once the school of the 7-foot-7 NBA player, Manute Bol, and Subway restaurant cofounder, Fred DeLuca.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,713 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,849 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,862
- Setting:
- rural
Princess Anne, MD
Founded in 1886, University of Maryland--Eastern Shore is a public institution. University of Maryland--Eastern Shore follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,104 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,326 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,815
- Setting:
- city
Danbury, CT
Western Connecticut State University is a public institution that was founded in 1903. The school has 30.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Western Connecticut State University is 16:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $13,240 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,271
- Setting:
- urban
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge College was established in 1971 as a private institution. Cambridge College follows a trimester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Enrollment:
- 32,122
- Setting:
- suburban
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,469 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,417 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,023
- Setting:
- urban
New York, NY
The Fashion Institute of Technology, or FIT, is a public school that focuses on art and design education. Women make up more than three quarters of the school’s student body.
- Tuition and fees:
- $13,670 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 250
- Setting:
- rural
Plainfield, VT
Founded in 1863, Goddard College is a private institution. Goddard College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $16,050 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- suburban
Melrose Park, PA
Gratz College is a private institution that was founded in 1895.
- Tuition and fees:
- $35,370 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,734
- Setting:
- suburban
Purchase, NY
Located in Westchester County, N.Y., Manhattanville College is a small, private institution that offers more than 50 areas of undergraduate study. Notable Manhattanville College former students include Jean Kennedy, sister of former President John F. Kennedy.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,351
- Setting:
- suburban
Manchester, NH
Southern New Hampshire University is a private school based in Manchester. The school has supplementary campuses throughout New Hampshire and in Maine.
- Tuition and fees:
- $14,805 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Washington, DC
Founded in 1892, Strayer University is a proprietary institution. Strayer University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,545 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,595 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,983
- Setting:
- suburban
Saratoga Springs, NY
SUNY Empire State College is a public institution that was founded in 1971. The student-faculty ratio at SUNY Empire State College is 9:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,435 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $7,950 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 19,140
- Setting:
- city
Trenton, NJ
Thomas Edison State College was established in 1972 as a public institution. Thomas Edison State College follows a continuous-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,168 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,288 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 28,119
- Setting:
- suburban
Adelphi, MD
A public institution, University of Maryland--University College was founded in 1947.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,000 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,000 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,658
- Setting:
- city
Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,658, with a gender distribution of 48.4 percent male students and 51.6 percent female students. 100.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $16,520 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,365
- Setting:
- suburban
York, PA
York College of Pennsylvania is a private school located in the southeast region of the state, about an hour west of Philadelphia. Many York students value the school’s traditions, such as the Midnight Madness pep rally to kick off the school’s basketball season, and the Spartapalooza celebration with music, games, and a student-faculty volleyball game.
