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
A private institution, Thomas More College was founded in 1921. Thomas More College offers a Greek system, where 6.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,100 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,194
- Setting:
- suburban
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,194, with a gender distribution of 41.5 percent male students and 58.5 percent female students. At this school, 34.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 66.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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 is a public institution that was founded in 1922. The school has 58.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Morehead State University is 17:1.
- 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
A private institution, Columbia International University was founded in 1923.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,110 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,085
- Setting:
- urban
Miami Gardens, FL
St. Thomas University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,085, with a gender distribution of 44.3 percent male students and 55.7 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.
- 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
Founded in 1830, University of North Alabama is a public institution. University of North Alabama follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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 is a public institution that was founded in 1907. The school has 43.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Central Arkansas is 16:1.
- 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
Eastern Kentucky University was established in 1906 as a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
A public institution, Kennesaw State University was founded in 1963. Kennesaw State University offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- 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
Coastal Carolina University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,517, with a gender distribution of 46.6 percent male students and 53.4 percent female students. At this school, 39.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 61.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $10,350 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,258
- Setting:
- city
Hattiesburg, MS
Founded in 1892, William Carey University is a private institution. William Carey University follows a trimester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,968 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,553
- Setting:
- city
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University is a private institution that was founded in 1971. The school has 41.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Liberty University is 25:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,018
- Setting:
- rural
Misenheimer, NC
Pfeiffer University was established in 1885 as a private institution. Pfeiffer University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,960 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,802
- Setting:
- city
- 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
Northern Kentucky University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,308, with a gender distribution of 44.6 percent male students and 55.4 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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,930 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,287
- Setting:
- rural
Demorest, GA
Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a private institution. Piedmont College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
Troy University was established in 1887 as a public institution. Troy University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
A public institution, University of South Florida--St. Petersburg was founded in 2006.
- 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
Valdosta State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,728, with a gender distribution of 40.1 percent male students and 59.9 percent female students. At this school, 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1967, Auburn University--Montgomery is a public institution. Auburn University--Montgomery follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,200 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,345
- Setting:
- city
Jackson, MS
Belhaven University is a private institution that was founded in 1883. The school has 69.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Belhaven University is 9:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,600 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,074
- Setting:
- rural
Campbellsville, KY
Campbellsville University was established in 1906 as a private institution. Campbellsville University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,050 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,323 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $24,956 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 11,291
- Setting:
- suburban
Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,291, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 percent female students. At this school, 32.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 68.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,650 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,300 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 8,199
- Setting:
- rural
Jacksonville, AL
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Jacksonville State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,288 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,102 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,880
- Setting:
- rural
Cleveland, MS
Delta State University is a public institution that was founded in 1924. The school has 64.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Delta State University is 19:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $9,066 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,774 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,876
- Setting:
- rural
Florence, SC
Francis Marion University was established in 1970 as a public institution. Francis Marion University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,440 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,857
- Setting:
- rural
Harrogate, TN
A private institution, Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,678 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,126 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,024
- Setting:
- suburban
Marietta, GA
Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) is located in Marietta, Ga., about 20 minutes northwest of Atlanta. Each year, SPSU hosts on-campus interviews with employers such as G.E. Power Systems and Turner Construction Co.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,867 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,074 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,494
- Setting:
- rural
Pembroke, NC
Founded in 1887, University of North Carolina--Pembroke is a public institution. University of North Carolina--Pembroke follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,000 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,726
- Setting:
- rural
Williamsburg, KY
University of the Cumberlands is a private institution that was founded in 1888. The school has 59.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of the Cumberlands is 13:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,654 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,767 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,692
- Setting:
- city
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem State University was established in 1892 as a public institution. Winston-Salem State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,432 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,992 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 10,020
- Setting:
- city
Clarksville, TN
A public institution, Austin Peay State University was founded in 1927. Austin Peay State University offers a Greek system, where 7.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 7.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,256 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,912 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,296
- Setting:
- rural
Alcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,296, with a gender distribution of 34.4 percent male students and 65.6 percent female students. At this school, 49.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 51.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,383 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,205 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 7,802
- Setting:
- city
Lake Charles, LA
Founded in 1939, McNeese State University is a public institution. McNeese State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,801 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,374 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,416
- Setting:
- city
Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University is a historically black college in Durham. The NCCU Eagles are Division I sports teams that compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,450 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,910
- Setting:
- suburban
Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University was established in 1964 as a private institution. Charleston Southern University follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,592 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,868 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,037
- Setting:
- city
Columbus, GA
A public institution, Columbus State University was founded in 1958. Columbus State University offers a Greek system, where 2.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,101 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,047 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 7,243
- Setting:
- city
Monroe, LA
University of Louisiana--Monroe has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,243, with a gender distribution of 36.4 percent male students and 63.6 percent female students. At this school, 23.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 77.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,710 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,986 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,029
- Setting:
- rural
Carrollton, GA
Founded in 1906, University of West Georgia is a public institution. University of West Georgia follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,984 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,864 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,377
- Setting:
- rural
Arkadelphia, AR
Henderson State University is a public institution that was founded in 1890. The school has 53.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Henderson State University is 17:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,679 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,529 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,141
- Setting:
- rural
Thibodaux, LA
Nicholls State University was established in 1948 as a public institution. Nicholls State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,250 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,910 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,285
- Setting:
- city
A public institution, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded in 1875. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University offers a Greek system, where 3.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,082 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,394 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, was founded in 1867 by freed slaves. Notable alumni from ASU include Fred Gray, the attorney who defended Rosa Parks during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,802 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,416 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,187
- Setting:
- city
Albany, GA
Albany State University is a historically black school in Albany, Ga. Freshmen are required to live on campus, unless they commute from a nearby home.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,502 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,990 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,710
- Setting:
- rural
Russellville, AR
Arkansas Tech University is a public institution that was founded in 1909. The school has 35.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Arkansas Tech University is 17:1.
