Regional Universities Midwest

Explore top regional universities in the Midwest, where strong academic traditions meet community engagement and practical career preparation. This ranking evaluates program variety, student satisfaction, and local employer connections, helping you find an institution that offers an affordable, well-rounded education in the heart of America.

144 schools ranked in this list.

RankSchool
#1Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN, 46208
#2John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH, 44118
#2Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI, 53202
#4Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI, 49546
#5Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA, 51250
#6Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO, 64110
#7Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD, 57197
#7Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL, 60126
#7Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO, 63501
#10University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA, 50614
#11Kettering UniversityFlint, MI, 48504
#12Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH, 44017
#12Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH, 43081
#14Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN, 46953
#14University of Michigan--DearbornDearborn, MI, 48128
#14University of Wisconsin--La CrosseLa Crosse, WI, 54601
#17Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH, 45314
#18University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN, 47722
#18University of Minnesota DuluthDuluth, MN, 55812
#20North Central CollegeNaperville, IL, 60540
#20South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SD, 57701
#22Hamline UniversityPaul, MN, 55104
#22Winona State UniversityWinona, MN, 55987
#24University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE, 68849
#25Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL, 60305
#25Drury UniversitySpringfield, MO, 65802
#25Franciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, OH, 43952
#25University of Wisconsin--Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI, 54701
#29Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL, 60446
#29University of Illinois--SpringfieldSpringfield, IL, 62703
#31University of Wisconsin--WhitewaterWhitewater, WI, 53190
#32Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MN, 55454
#32Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI, 53186
#32Webster UniversityLouis, MO, 63119
#35Huntington UniversityHuntington, IN, 46750
#36University of Northwestern--St. PaulPaul, MN, 55113
#36University of Saint FrancisFort Wayne, IN, 46808
#38College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE, 68106
#39Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE, 68504
#39Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL, 60914
#39University of Mount UnionAlliance, OH, 44601
#42Ashland UniversityAshland, OH, 44805
#42Capital UniversityColumbus, OH, 43209
#42Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA, 51041
#42Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeWoods, IN, 47876
#46Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI, 53140
#46Muskingum UniversityNew Concord, OH, 43762
#46Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL, 60655
#49Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA, 50588
#49Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield, MI, 48075
#49Minnesota State University--MoorheadMoorhead, MN, 56563
#49Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI, 49855
#49University of Wisconsin--PlattevillePlatteville, WI, 53818
#54Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL, 61920
#54Minnesota State University--MankatoMankato, MN, 56001
#54North Park UniversityChicago, IL, 60625
#54University of Wisconsin--River FallsRiver Falls, WI, 54022
#54University of Wisconsin--Stevens PointStevens Point, WI, 54481
#59Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI, 53222
#59University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO, 64093
#61Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL, 60532
#61Bethel University (IN)Mishawaka, IN, 46545
#61Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD, 57042
#61Doane UniversityCrete, NE, 68333
#61Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD, 57401
#61Ursuline CollegePepper Pike, OH, 44124
#61Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI, 54601
#68Grace College and SeminaryWinona Lake, IN, 46590
#68Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA, 52402
#68Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO, 63701
#71Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN, 56601
#71Heidelberg UniversityTiffin, OH, 44883
#71University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD, 57105
#74Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI, 48150
#74University of Wisconsin--Green BayGreen Bay, WI, 54311
#74Washburn UniversityTopeka, KS, 66621
#74Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL, 61455
#78Anderson University (IN)Anderson, IN, 46012
#78Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids, MI, 49525
#78Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS, 66801
#78Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS, 67601
#78University of DubuqueDubuque, IA, 52001
#78University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN, 47712
#84Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI, 53234
#84Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA, 50316
#84Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester, IN, 46962
#84Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OH, 43050
#84Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO, 64468
#84Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS, 66762
#84Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI, 49283
#84University of Wisconsin--StoutMenomonie, WI, 54751
#92Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MO, 65802
#92Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD, 57078
#92University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS, 66048
#95MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, KS, 66062
#95St. Cloud State UniversityCloud, MN, 56301
#95Stephens CollegeColumbia, MO, 65215
#95Wayne State CollegeWayne, NE, 68787
#99Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI, 48710
#99Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH, 44555
#101Concordia University (NE)Seward, NE, 68434
#101Malone UniversityCanton, OH, 44709
#101McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL, 62254
#101Purdue University--NorthwestHammond, IN, 46323
#105Concordia University, St. PaulSt Paul, MN, 55104
#105Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL, 62246
#107Metropolitan State UniversityPaul, MN, 55106
#107Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MO, 65613
#107Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN, 56258
#110Judson UniversityElgin, IL, 60123
#110Marian University (WI)Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
#112Indiana University EastRichmond, IN, 47374
#112Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI, 53073
#112Minot State UniversityMinot, ND, 58707
#112Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH, 43219
#112Purdue University--Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN, 46805
#112Shawnee State UniversityPortsmouth, OH, 45662
#118Newman UniversityWichita, KS, 67213
#118University of Wisconsin--ParksideKenosha, WI, 53141
#120Avila UniversityKansas City, MO, 64145
#120Indiana University--KokomoKokomo, IN, 46904
#120Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI, 53094
#120Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA, 51106
#124Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI, 49512
#124Friends UniversityWichita, KS, 67213
#124Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO, 63301
#124Lourdes UniversitySylvania, OH, 43560
#124University of JamestownJamestown, ND, 58405
#129Concordia University ChicagoRiver Forest, IL, 60305
#130Rockford UniversityRockford, IL, 61108
#131Graceland UniversityLamoni, IA, 50140
#131Indiana University--South BendSouth Bend, IN, 46634
#133Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL, 60605
#133Missouri Western State UniversitySt Joseph, MO, 64507
#135Crown CollegeBonifacius, MN, 55375
#135Indiana University SoutheastNew Albany, IN, 47150
#135University of Wisconsin--SuperiorSuperior, WI, 54880
#138Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO, 64801
#138Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH, 44883
#140Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE, 69337
#141Indiana TechFort Wayne, IN, 46803
#141Indiana University NorthwestGary, IN, 46408
#143Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD, 57799
#143Midland UniversityFremont, NE, 68025