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:
- $6,938 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,098 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 25,383
- Setting:
- urban
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University is an urban school that emphasizes its commitment to diversity. Though there is not enough on-campus housing for any student, SFSU is close to public transportation stops that make commuting convenient.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,576 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,676
- Setting:
- urban
Tulsa, OK
Oral Roberts University is a Christian institution in Tulsa, Okla. The school offers a variety of worship sessions on campus and mission trips away from Tulsa.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,044 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,972 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 14,732
- Setting:
- city
San Bernardino, CA
Founded in 1962, California State University--San Bernardino is a public institution. California State University--San Bernardino follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,804 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,088
- Setting:
- urban
Houston, TX
Houston Baptist University is a private institution that was founded in 1960. The school has 60.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Houston Baptist University is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,722 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,426
- Setting:
- suburban
Lacey, WA
St. Martin's University was established in 1895 as a private institution. St. Martin's University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,963 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,123 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,814
- Setting:
- suburban
Seaside, CA
A public institution, California State University--Monterey Bay was founded in 1994. California State University--Monterey Bay offers a Greek system, where 3.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,403
- Setting:
- suburban
Riverside, CA
California Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,403, with a gender distribution of 37.3 percent male students and 62.7 percent female students. At this school, 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:
- $30,522 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,147
- Setting:
- suburban
Belmont, CA
Founded in 1851, Notre Dame de Namur University is a private institution. Notre Dame de Namur University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,296 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,936 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,890
- Setting:
- city
Anchorage, AK
University of Alaska--Anchorage is a public institution that was founded in 1954. The school has 52.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Alaska--Anchorage is 19:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,690 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,970
- Setting:
- urban
San Antonio, TX
University of the Incarnate Word was established in 1881 as a private institution. University of the Incarnate Word follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,884 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,324 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,369
- Setting:
- city
Boise, ID
Located in western Idaho, Boise State University offers more than 170 academic programs, including the nation’s only degree in raptor biology. Boise State is also home to unique athletic facilities, such as the recreation center with a 7,200-square-foot rock wall, and Bronco Stadium, with its famous blue turf football field.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,100 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,260 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 24,830
- Setting:
- urban
Sacramento, CA
At California State University—Sacramento, students can join more than 300 clubs and play Division I sports. Notable Sacramento State alumni include Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,923 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,719 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,899
- Setting:
- rural
Cheney, WA
Founded in 1882, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Eastern Washington University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,444 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,333
- Setting:
- suburban
Burbank, CA
Located just a few miles north of Los Angeles, Woodbury University is a small, private institution in Southern California. Woodbury students can receive extra help with their studies by utilizing the writing center and academic peer mentors.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,880 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 482
- Setting:
- city
Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University was established in 1957 as a private institution. Alaska Pacific University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,500 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,629
- Setting:
- city
Irvine, CA
A private institution, Concordia University was founded in 1972.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,316 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,476 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Camarillo, CA
California State University--Channel Islands is a public institution. California State University--Channel Islands admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,076 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $21,312 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 31,504
- Setting:
- urban
Northridge, CA
California State University--Northridge is a public institution that was founded in 1958. The school has 10.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at California State University--Northridge is 26:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,124 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,284 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,921
- Setting:
- city
Turlock, CA
California State University--Stanislaus was established in 1957 as a public institution. California State University--Stanislaus follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,776 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,308 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,094
- Setting:
- city
Odessa, TX
A public institution, University of Texas of the Permian Basin was founded in 1969.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,336 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,764
- Setting:
- city
Fresno, CA
Fresno Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,764, with a gender distribution of 36.3 percent male students and 63.7 percent female students.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,576 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,984 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 7,166
- Setting:
- rural
Cedar City, UT
Founded in 1897, Southern Utah University is a public institution. Southern Utah University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,289 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,369 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,099
- Setting:
- city
Laredo, TX
Texas A&M International University is a public institution that was founded in 1970. The school has 32.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Texas A&M International University is 23:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,456 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,242 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Edmond, OK
University of Central Oklahoma was established in 1890 as a public institution. University of Central Oklahoma follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,592 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,982 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,116
- Setting:
- city
Tyler, TX
A public institution, University of Texas--Tyler was founded in 1971. University of Texas--Tyler offers a Greek system, where 3.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
