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:
- $7,046 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $7,046 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,900
- Setting:
- rural
La Grande, OR
A public institution, Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929.
Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon University is a nondenominational Christian institution. The private university is located in Phoenix, about four hours from the Grand Canyon.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,112 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,265 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,379
- Setting:
- rural
Langston, OK
Founded in 1897, Langston University is a public institution. Langston University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
Riverside, CA
La Sierra University is a private institution that was founded in 1922. The school has 66.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at La Sierra University is 14:1.
Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Christian University was established in 1957 as a private institution. Lubbock Christian University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,238 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,188 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,464
- Setting:
- city
Wichita Falls, TX
A public institution, Midwestern State University was founded in 1922. Midwestern State University offers a Greek system, where 6.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,777 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $11,628 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 8,116
- Setting:
- rural
Tahlequah, OK
Northeastern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,116, with a gender distribution of 39.4 percent male students and 60.6 percent female students. At this school, 18.8 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 81.2 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,830 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,380 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,067
- Setting:
- rural
Founded in 1897, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Northwestern Oklahoma State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,402 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,702 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,813
- Setting:
- rural
Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University is a public institution that was founded in 1876. The school has 21.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Prairie View A&M University is 17:1.
Prescott, AZ
Prescott College was established in 1966 as a private institution. Prescott College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
Incline Village, NV
A private institution, Sierra Nevada College was founded in 1969.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,804 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,017 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,709
- Setting:
- rural
Durant, OK
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,709, with a gender distribution of 44.3 percent male students and 55.7 percent female students. At this school, 17.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 83.0 percent of students live off campus.
Waxahachie, TX
Founded in 1927, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private institution. Southwestern Assemblies of God University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,928 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $18,458 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 11,368
- Setting:
- rural
Nacogdoches, TX
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public institution that was founded in 1923. The school has 22.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Stephen F. Austin State University is 22:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,764 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,276 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,171
- Setting:
- rural
Alpine, TX
Sul Ross State University was established in 1917 as a public institution. Sul Ross State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,319 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,709 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Stephenville, TX
A public institution, Tarleton State University was founded in 1899.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,946 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,246 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,468
- Setting:
- rural
Texarkana, TX
Texas A&M University--Texarkana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,468, with a gender distribution of 32.5 percent male students and 67.5 percent female students.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,380 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,020 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Juneau, AK
Founded in 1986, University of Alaska--Southeast is a public institution. University of Alaska--Southeast follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,830 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,220 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Victoria, TX
University of Houston--Victoria is a public institution. The student-faculty ratio at University of Houston--Victoria is 17:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,164 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,588 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 16,630
- Setting:
- city
Edinburg, TX
University of Texas--Pan American was established in 1927 as a public institution. University of Texas--Pan American follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
Culver City, CA
Antioch University--Los Angeles is a private institution. Antioch University--Los Angeles admissions are considered less selective.
Santa Barbara, CA
Antioch University--Santa Barbara is a private institution.
Irvine, CA
Brandman University was established as a private institution. Brandman University admissions are considered less selective.
Bellevue, WA
A private institution, City University of Seattle was founded in 1973.
San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 466, with a gender distribution of 45.5 percent male students and 54.5 percent female students.
Toppenish, WA
Founded in 1982, Heritage University is a private institution. Heritage University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
Pleasant Hill, CA
John F. Kennedy University is a private institution that was founded in 1964.
Centennial, CO
Jones International University was established in 1995 as a proprietary institution. Jones International University follows a continuos-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
Marylhurst, OR
A private institution, Marylhurst University was founded in 1893.
Boulder, CO
Naropa University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 425, with a gender distribution of 40.0 percent male students and 60.0 percent female students. At this school, 12.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 82.0 percent of students live off campus.
La Jolla, CA
Founded in 1971, National University is a private institution. National University follows a other-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $3,264 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $5,328 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,338
- Setting:
- rural
Las Vegas, NM
New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. The school has 69.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at New Mexico Highlands University is 14:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,514 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,010 (2012-13)
- Setting:
- suburban
Houston, TX
University of Houston--Clear Lake was established as a public institution. University of Houston--Clear Lake follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
Belton, TX
A private institution, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was founded in 1845.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,488 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,614 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 13,878
- Setting:
- city
Brownsville, TX
University of Texas--Brownsville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,878, with a gender distribution of 42.4 percent male students and 57.6 percent female students. At this school, 3.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 97.0 percent of students live off campus.
Salt Lake City, UT
Founded in 1996, Western Governors University is a private institution. Western Governors University follows a continuos-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
Phoenix, AZ
Western International University is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1978. The school has 98.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Western International University is 24:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,040 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,424 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,716
- Setting:
- rural
Silver City, NM
Western New Mexico University was established in 1893 as a public institution. Western New Mexico University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.














