Regional University West Rankings

Regional University West 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.

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Save U.S. News rank School Tuition Total enrollment Fall 2011 acceptance rate Average freshman retention rate 6-year graduation rate Classes with under 20 students SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile
#1 Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

$33,668 2,635 61.1% 90% 80 6 Locked Locked
#2 Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

$40,572 8,800 54.4% 93% 86 Locked Locked
#3 Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

$38,900 9,352 53.4% 89% 78 6 Locked Locked
#4 Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

$33,652 7,764 61.6% 92% 82 6 Locked Locked
#5 Mills College

Oakland, CA

$40,080 1,548 57.0% 78% 60 6 Locked Locked
#6 California Polytechnic State University–​San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

in-state: $5,970, out-of-state: $17,130 18,762 37.4% 91% 74 6 Locked Locked
#6 Chapman University

Orange, CA

$42,084 7,155 44.9% 89% 71 Locked Locked
#6 University of Portland

Portland, OR

$35,260 3,973 63.7% 88% 75 Locked Locked
#9 Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

$34,346 2,506 47.7% 85% 77 Locked Locked
#10 Seattle University

Seattle, WA

$34,800 7,755 70.5% 88% 73 6 Locked Locked

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