Regional University South Rankings
Regional University South 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:
- $39,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,818
- Setting:
- suburban
Winter Park, FL
Founded in 1885, Rollins College is a private institution. Rollins College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,980 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,225
- Setting:
- suburban
Elon, NC
Elon University is a private institution that was founded in 1889. The school has 50.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Elon University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $36,644 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,291
- Setting:
- suburban
DeLand, FL
Stetson University is a small, private school that’s just a half hour drive from Daytona Beach, Fla. Founded in 1883, SU was the first college in Florida to admit women into its law school and the first private school in the state to enroll African-American students.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,150 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,950
- Setting:
- suburban
Birmingham, AL
A Christian school in Birmingham, Ala., Samford University is the largest private university in Alabama. Many students at Samford participate in school traditions, such as the Miss Samford pageant.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $11,772 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $30,025 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,477
- Setting:
- city
Charleston, SC
The Citadel is the Military College of South Carolina, situated just a few miles from downtown Charleston. Students who enroll at The Citadel become members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, so much of student life, from the strict rules to the varsity rifle team, has a military feel.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,808 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $22,796 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,900
- Setting:
- city
Harrisonburg, VA
Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public institution. James Madison University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,130 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,974
- Setting:
- urban
Nashville, TN
A private, Christian school, Belmont University offers its students more than 75 undergraduate degrees to study and many organizations to join, including Greek life and student goverment. With Nashville just around the corner, many students take advantage of entertainment programs and events in the area.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,466 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,409
- Setting:
- city
Macon, GA
Located in central Georgia, Mercer University is a private school that offers a variety of degrees for both undergraduate and graduate students. Outside of the classroom, students celebrate the university’s history by participating in several traditions, such as the climbing and signing of the school’s tallest building.
- Tuition and fees:
- $34,952 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,165
- Setting:
- suburban
New Orleans, LA
As a Jesuit school, Loyola University New Orleans encourages its students to give back to their communities through several different volunteer organizations and events. Loyola also offers dozens of recreational activities, including Division I sports teams.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,859 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,907 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 15,460
- Setting:
- rural
Boone, NC
Appalachian State University is a public school tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Students at Appalachian have many programs, sports, and clubs to choose from, including the Appalachian Popular Programming Society, which plans campus events.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,270 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,640
- Setting:
- city
Louisville, KY
Founded in 1950, Bellarmine University is a private institution. Bellarmine University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,616 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,330 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,461
- Setting:
- city
Charleston, SC
The College of Charleston is a liberal arts school in South Carolina with a student body population that’s more than 60 percent female. The school’s scenic campus has been featured in films including The Notebook and The Patriot.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,720 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,597
- Setting:
- suburban
Daytona Beach, FL
Situated in Daytona Beach, Fla., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private school designed for students who want to work in the world of aviation and aerospace. Embry-Riddle has graduated numerous airmen, astronauts, and engineers, including the first African-American female pilot to fly for a commercial airline.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,650 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,875
- Setting:
- city
Jackson, TN
A private institution, Union University was founded in 1823. Union University offers a Greek system, where 22.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 22.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,199 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,301 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,902
- Setting:
- city
Wilmington, NC
University of North Carolina--Wilmington has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,902, with a gender distribution of 40.1 percent male students and 59.9 percent female students. At this school, 34.6 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.4 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,222 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,560 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,464
- Setting:
- suburban
Fredericksburg, VA
Founded in 1908, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. University of Mary Washington follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,276 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 699
- Setting:
- city
Spartanburg, SC
Converse College is a private institution that was founded in 1889. The school has 87.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Converse College is 9:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,450 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,282
- Setting:
- suburban
Mobile, AL
Spring Hill College was established in 1830 as a private institution. Spring Hill College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,654 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,675
- Setting:
- urban
Nashville, TN
A private institution, Lipscomb University was founded in 1891. Lipscomb University offers a Greek system, where 15.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 17.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $15,210 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,304
- Setting:
- suburban
Searcy, AR
Harding University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,304, with a gender distribution of 47.1 percent male students and 52.9 percent female students. At this school, 76.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 24.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,840 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $8,902 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,664
- Setting:
- rural
Murray, KY
Founded in 1922, Murray State University is a public institution. Murray State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,308 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,956
- Setting:
- urban
Charlotte, NC
Queens University of Charlotte is a private institution that was founded in 1857. The school has 60.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Queens University of Charlotte is 12:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $10,572 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,726 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,837
- Setting:
- suburban
Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport University was established in 1960 as a public institution. Christopher Newport University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,682 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,050
- Setting:
- urban
Tampa, FL
The campus of the University of Tampa is just two blocks away from downtown Tampa. Students can enroll in programs including Leadership and Sailing to strengthen their team-building skills.
- Tuition and fees:
- $27,340 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,330
- Setting:
- urban
Memphis, TN
Christian Brothers University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,330, with a gender distribution of 45.0 percent male students and 55.0 percent female students. At this school, 40.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 60.0 percent of students live off campus.
