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
California State University--San Bernardino has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,732, with a gender distribution of 37.5 percent male students and 62.5 percent female students. At this school, 9.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 91.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,804 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,088
- Setting:
- urban
Houston, TX
Founded in 1960, Houston Baptist University is a private institution. Houston Baptist University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,722 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,426
- Setting:
- suburban
Lacey, WA
St. Martin's University is a private institution that was founded in 1895. The school has 62.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at St. Martin's University is 13:1.
- 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
California State University--Monterey Bay was established in 1994 as a public institution. California State University--Monterey Bay follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,403
- Setting:
- suburban
Riverside, CA
A private institution, California Baptist University was founded in 1950.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,522 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,147
- Setting:
- suburban
Belmont, CA
Notre Dame de Namur University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,147, with a gender distribution of 34.3 percent male students and 65.7 percent female students. At this school, 37.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1954, University of Alaska--Anchorage is a public institution. University of Alaska--Anchorage follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,690 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,970
- Setting:
- urban
San Antonio, TX
University of the Incarnate Word is a private institution that was founded in 1881. The school has 54.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of the Incarnate Word is 14:1.
- 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
Eastern Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,899, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 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.
- 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 is a private institution that was founded in 1957. The school has 98.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Alaska Pacific University is 7:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,500 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,629
- Setting:
- city
Irvine, CA
Concordia University was established in 1972 as a private institution. Concordia University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- 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 was founded as a public institution.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,504, with a gender distribution of 44.6 percent male students and 55.4 percent female students.
- 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
Founded in 1957, California State University--Stanislaus is 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
University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a public institution that was founded in 1969. The school has 34.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 19:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,336 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,764
- Setting:
- city
Fresno, CA
Fresno Pacific University was established in 1944 as a private institution. Fresno Pacific University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- 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
A public institution, Southern Utah University was founded in 1897. Southern Utah University offers a Greek system, where 3.5 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 2.4 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,099, with a gender distribution of 41.1 percent male students and 58.9 percent female students.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,456 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,242 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Edmond, OK
Founded in 1890, University of Central Oklahoma is 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
University of Texas--Tyler is a public institution that was founded in 1971. The school has 34.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Texas--Tyler is 17:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $14,630 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,341
- Setting:
- rural
Plainview, TX
Wayland Baptist University was established in 1908 as a private institution. Wayland Baptist University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- 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
A public institution, Weber State University was founded in 1889.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,498, with a gender distribution of 45.9 percent male students and 54.1 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.
- 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
California State University--San Marcos is a public institution that was founded in 1989. The school has 18.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at California State University--San Marcos is 24:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,600 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,740
- Setting:
- city
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific University was established in 1965 as a private institution. Hawaii Pacific University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $21,174 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,615
- Setting:
- suburban
Bethany, OK
A private institution, Southern Nazarene University was founded in 1899.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,432, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. At this school, 24.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 76.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1856, Western Oregon University is 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 was established in 1955 as a private institution. Chaminade University of Honolulu follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,640 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 837
- Setting:
- city
Oakland, CA
A private institution, Holy Names University was founded in 1868.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,737, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students.
- 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
Montana State University--Billings is a public institution that was founded in 1927. The school has 50.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Montana State University--Billings is 19:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,627 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,875 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Alamosa, CO
Adams State University was established in 1921 as 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
A public institution, Angelo State University was founded in 1928. Angelo State University offers a Greek system, where 1.2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 1.8 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- 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 has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,534, with a gender distribution of 35.7 percent male students and 64.3 percent female students. At this school, 6.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 94.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1908, Cameron University is a public institution. Cameron University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,960 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- suburban
Lakewood, CO
Colorado Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1914. The student-faculty ratio at Colorado Christian University is 13:1.
- 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 was established in 1933 as a public institution. Colorado State University--Pueblo follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,650 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Portland, OR
A private institution, Concordia University was founded in 1905.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,980 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,502
- Setting:
- suburban
Austin, TX
Concordia University Texas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,502, with a gender distribution of 36.6 percent male students and 63.4 percent female students.
- 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.
