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:
- $14,630 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,341
- Setting:
- rural
Plainview, TX
Wayland Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,341, with a gender distribution of 54.1 percent male students and 45.9 percent female students. At this school, 51.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 49.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,548 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,260 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 24,617
- Setting:
- suburban
Ogden, UT
Founded in 1889, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,730 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $7,630 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,498
- Setting:
- suburban
Canyon, TX
West Texas A&M University is a public institution that was founded in 1910. The school has 37.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at West Texas A&M University is 22:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,696 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,409 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,998
- Setting:
- city
Ashland, OR
Located in the city of Ashland, Southern Oregon University offers about 100 academic programs. New students may be eligible to apply for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, which offers a discounted tuition to students who live in one of 14 states in the western region of the United States.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,596 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,461 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 9,482
- Setting:
- suburban
San Marcos, CA
A public institution, California State University--San Marcos was founded in 1989.
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,600 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,740
- Setting:
- city
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,740, with a gender distribution of 44.7 percent male students and 55.3 percent female students.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,174 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,615
- Setting:
- suburban
Bethany, OK
Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private institution. Southern Nazarene University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,800 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,860 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,432
- Setting:
- rural
Weatherford, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution that was founded in 1901. The school has 42.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 20:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,818 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $20,934 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,428
- Setting:
- rural
Monmouth, OR
Western Oregon University was established in 1856 as a public institution. Western Oregon University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,927 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,119 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 10,582
- Setting:
- city
Hayward, CA
The three California State University—East Bay campuses are located in Hayward Hills, Concord, and Oakland. Students at Cal State East Bay can participate in more than 100 clubs and about 15 Division II sports teams.
- Tuition and fees:
- $19,340 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,294
- Setting:
- city
Honolulu, HI
Chaminade University of Honolulu has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,294, with a gender distribution of 31.8 percent male students and 68.2 percent female students.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,640 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 837
- Setting:
- city
Oakland, CA
Founded in 1868, Holy Names University is a private institution. Holy Names University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,682 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,842 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 6,737
- Setting:
- suburban
Bakersfield, CA
California State University--Bakersfield is a public institution that was founded in 1970. The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Bakersfield is 27:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,839 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,767 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,313
- Setting:
- urban
Los Angeles, CA
The California State University—Los Angeles, also known as Cal State LA or CSULA, operates on a quarter system. The campus is close to public transportation stops, making it convenient for commuters.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,711 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,212 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,719
- Setting:
- city
Billings, MT
A public institution, Montana State University--Billings was founded in 1927.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,627 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,875 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Alamosa, CO
Founded in 1921, Adams State University is a public institution. Adams State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,493 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,023 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,267
- Setting:
- city
San Angelo, TX
Angelo State University is a public institution that was founded in 1928. The school has 25.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Angelo State University is 21:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,593 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,521 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,534
- Setting:
- suburban
Carson, CA
California State University--Dominguez Hills was established in 1960 as a public institution. California State University--Dominguez Hills follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,590 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,198 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,941
- Setting:
- city
Lawton, OK
A public institution, Cameron University was founded in 1908. Cameron University offers a Greek system, where 1.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,960 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- suburban
Lakewood, CO
Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University is a private institution. Colorado Christian University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,327 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,649 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,624
- Setting:
- city
Pueblo, CO
Colorado State University--Pueblo is a public institution that was founded in 1933. The school has 42.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Colorado State University--Pueblo is 17:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,650 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Portland, OR
Concordia University was established in 1905 as a private institution. Concordia University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,980 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,502
- Setting:
- suburban
Austin, TX
A private institution, Concordia University Texas was founded in 1926.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $3,444 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,076 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Ada, OK
Founded in 1909, East Central University is a public institution. East Central University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,147 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,658 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Portales, NM
Eastern New Mexico University is a public institution that was founded in 1934. The student-faculty ratio at Eastern New Mexico University is 21:1.
