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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,190 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,227
- Setting:
- urban
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City University was established in 1904 as a private institution. Oklahoma City University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,758 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,105 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 13,783
- Setting:
- suburban
Bellingham, WA
A public institution, Western Washington University was founded in 1893.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,738 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,898 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 29,287
- Setting:
- city
Long Beach, CA
With a peach tree-lined campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California State University—Long Beach offers students an education in a scenic setting. Among its Division I athletic squads is the especially competitive women’s volleyball team.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,643
- 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 more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,894 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,273
- Setting:
- urban
Los Angeles, CA
A small Catholic school in Los Angeles, Mount St. Mary’s College offers more than 35 academic majors and minors. Students at Mount St. Mary’s College can also explore the Center of Campus Ministry and join some of about 70 organizations.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,467, with a gender distribution of 45.9 percent male students and 54.1 percent female students. At this school, 20.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 80.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
University of St. Thomas is a private institution that was founded in 1947. The school has 66.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of St. Thomas is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $39,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,662
- Setting:
- suburban
San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California was established in 1890 as a private institution. Dominican University of California follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,540 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,591
- Setting:
- city
Longview, TX
A private institution, LeTourneau University was founded in 1946.
- 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
Founded in 1857, San Jose State University is 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
University of Colorado--Colorado Springs is a public institution that was founded in 1965. The school has 45.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Colorado--Colorado Springs is 18:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,190 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,386
- Setting:
- city
Nampa, ID
Northwest Nazarene University was established in 1913 as a private institution. Northwest Nazarene University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $20,840 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,724
- Setting:
- urban
Fort Worth, TX
A private institution, Texas Wesleyan University was founded in 1890.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,560 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,910
- Setting:
- city
Abilene, TX
Hardin-Simmons University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,910, with a gender distribution of 46.1 percent male students and 53.9 percent female students. At this school, 42.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 58.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,854
- Setting:
- city
Oklahoma City, OK
Founded in 1950, Oklahoma Christian University is a private institution. Oklahoma Christian University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,898 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,602
- Setting:
- rural
College Place, WA
Walla Walla University is a private institution that was founded in 1892. The student-faculty ratio at Walla Walla University is 13:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,630 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,790 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,385
- Setting:
- rural
Arcata, CA
Located in northwest California, Humboldt State University is home to more than 20 research institutes, including the Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC), where students look for clean, renewable energy options. Humboldt State also has an impressive oceanography research institute, which may have been helpful to an HSU alumnus who studied marine resource planning, Stephen Hillenburg, when he created the ocean-themed, animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,546 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,474 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,761
- Setting:
- suburban
Rohnert Park, CA
Located in Rohnert Park, Calif., Sonoma State University (SSU) offers the nation’s only program that focuses exclusively on the business side of the wine industry. Outside the classroom, SSU students can join more than 100 clubs and pledge with more than 20 fraternities and sororities.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,772 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,302 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 28,959
- Setting:
- suburban
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University--San Marcos has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,959, with a gender distribution of 44.7 percent male students and 55.3 percent female students. At this school, 20.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 80.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,946 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $19,591 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,770
- Setting:
- rural
Ellensburg, WA
About 95 percent of freshmen at Central Washington University are Washington state residents. The public school is located in Ellensburg.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,010 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,485
- Setting:
- suburban
Dallas, TX
Dallas Baptist University is a private university that stresses the integration of faith and academics. Among the university’s academic departments is the College of Christian Faith.
