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.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,590 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,714 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,350
- Setting:
- city
Radford, VA
At Radford University (RU) in Virginia, students can get involved in more than 200 clubs, media outlets, and Division I sports. Off campus, RU students can go bicycling, kayaking, or fishing in the nearby New River and Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,720 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,692
- Setting:
- suburban
Crestview Hills, KY
Thomas More College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,692, with a gender distribution of 46.3 percent male students and 53.7 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:
- $29,100 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,194
- Setting:
- suburban
Jacksonville, FL
Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University is a private institution. Jacksonville University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,644 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,920 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,541
- Setting:
- suburban
Dahlonega, GA
Located in Dahlonega, North Georgia College and State University offers more than 50 academic majors. The town of Dahlonega was the first site of the gold rush in 1828, and today it’s home to restaurants and shops that are within walking distance of the North Georgia campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,284 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,216 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,417
- Setting:
- rural
Morehead, KY
Morehead State University was established in 1922 as a public institution. Morehead State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,180 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,610 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,113
- Setting:
- city
State University, AR
Arkansas State University offers 40 degree programs in nearly 150 fields of study. At Arkansas State, students can get help with difficult classes through the Structured Learning Assistance program.0
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,040 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 563
- Setting:
- suburban
Columbia, SC
Columbia International University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 563, with a gender distribution of 48.0 percent male students and 52.0 percent female students. At this school, 62.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 38.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,110 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,085
- Setting:
- urban
Miami Gardens, FL
Founded in 1961, St. Thomas University is a private institution. St. Thomas University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,148 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,808 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,120
- Setting:
- city
Florence, AL
University of North Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1830. The school has 38.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of North Alabama is 22:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,333 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,830 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,629
- Setting:
- suburban
Conway, AR
University of Central Arkansas was established in 1907 as a public institution. University of Central Arkansas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,960 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,056 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 13,902
- Setting:
- rural
Richmond, KY
A public institution, Eastern Kentucky University was founded in 1906.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,486 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,762 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 22,333
- Setting:
- suburban
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,333, with a gender distribution of 41.9 percent male students and 58.1 percent female students. At this school, 13.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 87.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,760 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $22,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,517
- Setting:
- suburban
Conway, SC
Founded in 1954, Coastal Carolina University is a public institution. Coastal Carolina University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $10,350 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,258
- Setting:
- city
Hattiesburg, MS
William Carey University is a private institution that was founded in 1892. The school has 57.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at William Carey University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,968 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,553
- Setting:
- city
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University was established in 1971 as a private institution. Liberty University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,018
- Setting:
- rural
Misenheimer, NC
A private institution, Pfeiffer University was founded in 1885.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,960 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,802
- Setting:
- city
Bristol, TN
King College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,802, with a gender distribution of 36.3 percent male students and 63.7 percent female students. At this school, 35.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,992 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,864 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 13,308
- Setting:
- suburban
Highland Heights, KY
Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. Northern Kentucky University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,930 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,287
- Setting:
- rural
Demorest, GA
Piedmont College is a private institution that was founded in 1897. The school has 76.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Piedmont College is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,070 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,926
- Setting:
- rural
Saint Leo, FL
A private Catholic school in Florida, St. Leo University offers more than 50 clubs, about 10 fraternities and sororities, and varsity athletics. Notable alumni include Desi Arnaz, a musician who also starred as Ricky in the television show I Love Lucy.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,990 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,040 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 22,245
- Setting:
- rural
Troy, AL
A public institution, Troy University was founded in 1887. Troy University offers a Greek system, where 15.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 14.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,199 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,387 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,937
- Setting:
- city
St. Petersburg, FL
University of South Florida--St. Petersburg has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,937, with a gender distribution of 40.1 percent male students and 59.9 percent female students.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,762 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,038 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,728
- Setting:
- city
Valdosta, GA
Founded in 1906, Valdosta State University is a public institution. Valdosta State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,150 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $23,150 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,404
- Setting:
- suburban
Montgomery, AL
Auburn University--Montgomery is a public institution that was founded in 1967. The school has 52.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Auburn University--Montgomery is 16:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,200 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,345
- Setting:
- city
Jackson, MS
Belhaven University was established in 1883 as a private institution. Belhaven University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
