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.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,308 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,468 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 14,766
- 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:
- $6,626 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,786 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 30,782
- Setting:
- city
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.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,486 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,667 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,467
- Setting:
- city
Olympia, WA
Evergreen State College is a public institution that was founded in 1967. The school has 40.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Evergreen State College is 23:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,106 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,266 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 19,399
- Setting:
- suburban
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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,890 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,609
- Setting:
- urban
Houston, TX
A private institution, University of St. Thomas was founded in 1947.
- Tuition and fees:
- $39,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,662
- Setting:
- suburban
San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,662, with a gender distribution of 27.1 percent male students and 72.9 percent female students. At this school, 31.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 69.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,540 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,591
- Setting:
- city
Longview, TX
Founded in 1946, LeTourneau University is a private institution. LeTourneau University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,762 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,922 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 19,132
- 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.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,884 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,812 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 24,804
- Setting:
- urban
San Jose, CA
San Jose State University was established in 1857 as a public institution. San Jose State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,879 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,399 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 7,909
- Setting:
- city
Colorado Springs, CO
A public institution, University of Colorado--Colorado Springs was founded in 1965.
