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:
- $33,668 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,431
- Setting:
- urban
San Antonio, TX
Founded in 1869, Trinity University is a private institution. Trinity University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $40,572 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,229
- Setting:
- city
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. The school has 37.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Santa Clara University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $38,900 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,069
- Setting:
- suburban
Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University was established in 1911 as a private institution. Loyola Marymount University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $33,652 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,865
- Setting:
- city
- Tuition and fees:
- $40,080 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 936
- Setting:
- urban
Oakland, CA
Located on the San Francisco Bay in Oakland, Calif., Mills College is a private liberal arts school for women. Mills students can explore the arts by visiting the campus museum or by earning a master of fine arts degree, which is offered to both men and women.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,970 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,130 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 17,725
- Setting:
- suburban
San Luis Obispo, CA
Just a 30-minute drive from the Pacific Ocean, California Polytechnic State University is located 200 miles from both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Although Cal Poly students can choose from nearly 70 degrees, engineering is the most popular major, with 50 student organizations dedicated specifically to that field.
- Tuition and fees:
- $42,084 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,300
- Setting:
- suburban
Orange, CA
Situated in the center of Orange County, Calif., Chapman University is a private school with a picturesque, convenient location. Students at Chapman live in the residential city of Orange, with Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Disneyland nearby.
- Tuition and fees:
- $35,260 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,372
- Setting:
- urban
Portland, OR
A private, Catholic school in northeast Oregon, the University of Portland offers many attractions both on and off campus. Students can check out university clubs and sports or venture to the nearby Portland Art Museum, Oregon Zoo, or Alberta Arts District.
- Tuition and fees:
- $34,346 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,248
- Setting:
- suburban
Spokane, WA
A private institution, Whitworth University was founded in 1890.
- Tuition and fees:
- $34,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,631
- Setting:
- urban
Seattle, WA
Seattle University is a private institution that has a strong focus on its Jesuit mission. Most Seattle students volunteer through programs such as the Children’s Literacy Project, which allows them to tutor children in local schools.
- Tuition and fees:
- $39,338 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,302
- Setting:
- suburban
Redlands, CA
A private school in Southern California, the University of Redlands offers many outdoor activities in both the mountains and beaches nearby. Students at Redlands can also help the environment by studying in a “green” building, participating in Recycle Day, and working on the school’s sustainable farm.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,195
- Setting:
- suburban
Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University is a private institution that was founded in 1890. The school has 49.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Pacific Lutheran University is 15:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,070 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,356
- Setting:
- city
Irving, TX
The University of Dallas is a small Catholic institution that offers a Phi Beta Kappa honors organization. Students at the University of Dallas can get involved in charity events and varsity sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $34,360 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,713
- Setting:
- suburban
Thousand Oaks, CA
A private institution, California Lutheran University was founded in 1959.
- Tuition and fees:
- $32,067 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,194
- Setting:
- urban
Seattle, WA
A small Christian school, Seattle Pacific University (SPU) offers more than 60 bachelor’s degree programs. Students at SPU can volunteer through the John Perkins Center, participate in about 50 campus clubs, and play Division II sports.
- Tuition and fees:
- $38,450 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,996
- Setting:
- suburban
Moraga, CA
Founded in 1863, St. Mary's College of California is a private institution. St. Mary's College of California follows a 4-1-4-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $29,510 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,376
- Setting:
- urban
San Diego, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University is a private institution that was founded in 1902. The school has 53.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Point Loma Nazarene University is 13:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $31,110 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,425
- Setting:
- urban
Austin, TX
St. Edward's University was established in 1885 as a private institution. St. Edward's University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $26,770 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,771
- Setting:
- city
Abilene, TX
Abilene Christian University is a Texas institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Students are required to attend daily chapel sessions and take Bible courses.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,301 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,753 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,454
- Setting:
- rural
Socorro, NM
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,454, with a gender distribution of 67.5 percent male students and 32.5 percent female students. At this school, 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,226 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,508
- Setting:
- urban
San Antonio, TX
Founded in 1852, St. Mary's University of San Antonio is a private institution. St. Mary's University of San Antonio follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,210 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,549
- Setting:
- urban
Salt Lake City, UT
Westminster College is a private institution that was founded in 1875. The school has 57.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Westminster College is 10:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $30,230 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,177
- Setting:
- suburban
Newberg, OR
George Fox University was established in 1891 as a private institution. George Fox University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $35,260 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,596
- Setting:
- suburban
Forest Grove, OR
A private institution, Pacific University was founded in 1849. Pacific University offers a Greek system, where 8.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $42,192 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Santa Fe, NM
Founded in 1696, St. John's College is a private institution. St. John's College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $28,190 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,227
- Setting:
- urban
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City University is a private institution that was founded in 1904. The school has 72.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Oklahoma City University is 11:1.
- 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
Western Washington University was established in 1893 as a public institution. Western Washington University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
Regis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,643, with a gender distribution of 35.4 percent male students and 64.6 percent female students. 86.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
A public institution, Evergreen State College was founded in 1967.
- 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
Founded in 1947, University of St. Thomas is a private institution. University of St. Thomas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $39,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,662
- Setting:
- suburban
San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California is a private institution that was founded in 1890. The student-faculty ratio at Dominican University of California is 11:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $24,540 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,591
- Setting:
- city
Longview, TX
LeTourneau University was established in 1946 as a private institution. LeTourneau University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.
- 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
San Jose State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,804, with a gender distribution of 49.5 percent male students and 50.5 percent female students. At this school, 14.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 86.0 percent of students live off campus.
- 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
Founded in 1965, University of Colorado--Colorado Springs is a public institution. University of Colorado--Colorado Springs follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $25,190 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,386
- Setting:
- city
Nampa, ID
Northwest Nazarene University is a private institution that was founded in 1913. The school has 64.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Northwest Nazarene University is 12:1.
- Tuition and fees:
- $20,840 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,724
- Setting:
- urban
Fort Worth, TX
Texas Wesleyan University was established in 1890 as a private institution. Texas Wesleyan University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $22,560 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,910
- Setting:
- city
Abilene, TX
A private institution, Hardin-Simmons University was founded in 1891. Hardin-Simmons University offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- Tuition and fees:
- $18,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,854
- Setting:
- city
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Christian University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,854, with a gender distribution of 51.3 percent male students and 48.7 percent female students. At this school, 77.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 23.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $23,898 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,602
- Setting:
- rural
College Place, WA
Founded in 1892, Walla Walla University is a private institution. Walla Walla University follows a quarter-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- 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
A public institution, Texas State University--San Marcos was founded in 1899. Texas State University--San Marcos offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 5.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- 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.
