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:
- $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.
