Regional Colleges West

This ranking features the best regional colleges across the Western United States, known for small class sizes, innovative teaching, and student-centered learning. Compare academic programs, campus culture, and career outcomes to discover a college that combines the personal attention of a small school with the opportunities of a dynamic Western setting.

37 schools ranked in this list.

RankSchool
#1Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--PrescottPrescott, AZ, 86301
#2California State University--Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA, 94590
#3Carroll CollegeHelena, MT, 59625
#4Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls, OR, 97601
#5College of IdahoCaldwell, ID, 83605
#6Warner Pacific UniversityPortland, OR, 97215
#7John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA, 92025
#8Brigham Young University--HawaiiLaie Oahu, HI, 96762
#8Brigham Young University--IdahoRexburg, ID, 83460
#8Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX, 78155
#8University of Hawaii--West OahuKapolei, HI, 96707
#12Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA, 94508
#13Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA, 91773
#14Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO, 81501
#15McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX, 79697
#15University of Montana WesternDillon, MT, 59725
#17Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO, 81301
#17Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX, 76059
#17University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA, 95134
#20Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX, 78702
#21Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX, 76801
#22Montana State University NorthernHavre, MT, 59501
#22University of Advancing TechnologyTempe, AZ, 85283
#24Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID, 83501
#25Nevada State UniversityHenderson, NV, 89002
#26Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ, 85306
#27Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM, 87532
#27Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwell, OK, 73939
#27Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO, 80214
#27Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OK, 74017
#27Snow CollegeEphraim, UT, 84627
#32Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage, AK, 99508
#33Wiley CollegeMarshall, TX, 75670
#34Utah Tech UniversityGeorge, UT, 84770
#35Northern Marianas CollegeSaipan, MP, 96950
#36Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, CO, 81601
#36Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX, 75765