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 Providence College, James Madison University, Creighton University, and Santa Clara University.
These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.
- Tuition and fees:
- $37,302 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,032
- Setting:
- suburban
Redlands, CA
A private school in Southern California, the University of Redlands offers many outdoor activities in both the mountains and beaches nearby. Students at Redlands can also help the environment by studying in a “green” building, participating in Recycle Day, and working on the school’s sustainable farm.
- Tuition and fees:
- $37,150 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,799
- Setting:
- suburban
Moraga, CA
A private institution, St. Mary's College of California was founded in 1863.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,950 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,267
- Setting:
- suburban
Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,267, with a gender distribution of 37.3 percent male students and 62.7 percent female students. 49.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 51.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,325 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,337
- Setting:
- urban
Irving, TX
The University of Dallas is a small Catholic institution that offers a Phi Beta Kappa honors organization. Students at the University of Dallas can get involved in charity events and varsity sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,310 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,417
- Setting:
- urban
San Diego, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University is a private institution that was founded in 1902. The school has 58.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Point Loma Nazarene University is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,339 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,139
- Setting:
- urban
Seattle, WA
A small Christian school, Seattle Pacific University (SPU) offers more than 60 bachelor’s degree programs. Students at SPU can volunteer through the John Perkins Center, participate in about 50 campus clubs, and play Division II sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,270 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,806
- Setting:
- urban
Abilene, TX
Abilene Christian University is a Texas institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Students are required to attend daily chapel sessions and take Bible courses.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,860 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,545
- Setting:
- suburban
Thousand Oaks, CA
California Lutheran University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,545, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. 60.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 40.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,301 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,753 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,385
- Setting:
- rural
Socorro, NM
Founded in 1889, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public institution. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $42,192 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 409
- Setting:
- urban
Santa Fe, NM
St. John's College is a private institution that was founded in 1696. The school has 94.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at St. John's College is 8:1.
