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.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,681 (2010-11)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,808 (2010-11)
- Enrollment:
- 4,489
- Setting:
- urban
Olympia, WA
Evergreen State College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,489, with a gender distribution of 45.9 percent male students and 54.1 percent female students. 21.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 79.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,188 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,594
- Setting:
- urban
Denver, CO
Founded in 1877, Regis University is a private institution. Regis University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,513 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,789 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 18,727
- Setting:
- suburban
Pomona, CA
The official motto of California State Polytechnic University—Pomona translates to “Application of Knowledge,” and students have many opportunities to learn by doing outside of the classroom. Notable alumni include Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, the first Latina to serve in the U.S. cabinet.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,964 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,124 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 14,758
- Setting:
- rural
Chico, CA
Students at California State University—Chico are minutes away from Table Mountain and Lake Oroville and just a few hours from Sacramento and San Francisco. On campus, Chico State students can play Division II sports and join more than 200 clubs.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,884 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,044 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 29,962
- Setting:
- urban
Fullerton, CA
Located in the middle of Orange County, California State University—Fullerton (CSUF) is a school where students can easily soak up the sunshine, visit a beach, or drive 30 miles to Los Angeles. On campus, CSUF students participate in several clubs and attend Division I sports games.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,460 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,877
- Setting:
- urban
Abilene, TX
Hardin-Simmons University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,877, with a gender distribution of 45.2 percent male students and 54.8 percent female students. 47.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 53.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,534 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,694 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 17,876
- Setting:
- urban
Fresno, CA
At California State University—Fresno, students can explore the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada range and the San Joaquin Valley. On campus, Fresno State students can join more than 200 organizations and play Division I sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $37,350 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,586
- Setting:
- suburban
San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California is a private institution that was founded in 1890. The school has 57.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Dominican University of California is 12:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,590 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,844
- Setting:
- urban
Longview, TX
LeTourneau University was established in 1946 as a private institution. LeTourneau University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,544 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,472 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 23,021
- Setting:
- urban
San Jose, CA
A public institution, San Jose State University was founded in 1857.
