Best Regional Universities Rankings in Federal Region VII
Federal region VII includes 4 states - Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri.
Rockhurst University ranked first and Fort Hays State University ranked second in 2025 Regional Universities rankings in Federal Region VII. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 37 Regional Universities in Federal Region VII. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 37 Regional Universities in Federal Region VII is $25,416.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 37 Regional Universities in Federal Region VII is $12,581.
- The average number of students is 4,341 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 52.97% and the transfer-out rate is 24.00%.
Best Regional Universities in Federal Region VII Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Regional Universities in Federal Region VII. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $44,966 | $20,842 | - | 70% | 3,577 | 75% | 12 to 1 |
| 2 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $17,741 | $12,745 | 1,050 | 90% | 12,878 | 48% | 15 to 1 |
| 3 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $19,744 | $20,302 | - | 89% | 5,755 | 57% | 14 to 1 |
| 4 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $18,566 | $12,168 | 1,320 | 84% | 3,664 | 69% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 | MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS | $37,174 | $13,597 | 1,030 | 79% | 1,538 | 54% | 11 to 1 |
| 6 | Newman University Wichita, KS | $35,500 | $8,224 | - | 74% | 2,939 | 53% | 16 to 1 |
| 7 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $31,750 | $13,736 | 1,210 | 86% | 8,260 | 64% | 16 to 1 |
| 8 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $33,122 | $11,538 | - | 69% | 5,699 | 48% | 15 to 1 |
| 9 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $40,640 | $8,100 | - | 86% | 3,479 | 65% | 14 to 1 |
| 10 | Evangel University Springfield, MO | $28,548 | $7,896 | 1,160 | 72% | 2,289 | 65% | 15 to 1 |
| 11 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,878 | $12,148 | - | 83% | 1,417 | 58% | 14 to 1 |
| 12 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $9,903 | $7,702 | - | 74% | 9,501 | 58% | 20 to 1 |
| 13 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $15,419 | $19,154 | - | 98% | 4,557 | 56% | 16 to 1 |
| 14 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $19,475 | $20,185 | - | 96% | 3,941 | 34% | 25 to 1 |
| 15 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $17,324 | $8,096 | 1,095 | 86% | 9,152 | 54% | 16 to 1 |
| 16 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $16,484 | $16,074 | 1,030 | 89% | 5,881 | 58% | 14 to 1 |
| 17 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $34,192 | $11,988 | 1,020 | 55% | 1,961 | 43% | 12 to 1 |
| 18 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO | $30,566 | $7,956 | 1,050 | 68% | 2,199 | 55% | 10 to 1 |
| 19 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $36,745 | $8,115 | 1,200 | 58% | 1,615 | 62% | 14 to 1 |
| 20 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $21,712 | $23,304 | 1,170 | 93% | 9,278 | 68% | 18 to 1 |
| 21 | Stephens College Columbia, MO | $28,300 | $10,700 | - | 77% | 568 | 43% | 8 to 1 |
| 22 | Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO | $29,976 | $12,780 | - | - | 332 | 40% | 5 to 1 |
| 23 | Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | $16,530 | $16,530 | - | 96% | 2,592 | 50% | 13 to 1 |
| 24 | College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE | $24,510 | $22,155 | - | 45% | 786 | 61% | 8 to 1 |
| 25 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $39,519 | $11,516 | - | 71% | 2,056 | 50% | 12 to 1 |
| 26 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $18,600 | $19,092 | - | 64% | 12,857 | 54% | 18 to 1 |
| 27 | Park University Parkville, MO | $12,116 | $4,783 | - | - | 5,736 | 38% | 13 to 1 |
| 28 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $43,572 | $10,350 | 1,180 | 80% | 1,654 | 66% | 12 to 1 |
| 29 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $12,276 | $8,477 | - | - | 5,689 | 42% | 20 to 1 |
| 30 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $19,848 | $11,991 | - | 81% | 1,102 | 42% | 12 to 1 |
| 31 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $12,873 | $12,630 | - | - | 14,667 | 33% | 12 to 1 |
| 32 | Dordt University Sioux Center, IA | $37,050 | $10,990 | 1,225 | 68% | 1,952 | 70% | 14 to 1 |
| 33 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $41,798 | $9,061 | - | 78% | 1,890 | 62% | 13 to 1 |
| 34 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $18,300 | $12,330 | 1,340 | 97% | 4,147 | 42% | 15 to 1 |
| 35 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $18,455 | $14,563 | - | - | 3,716 | 39% | 15 to 1 |
| 36 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $21,600 | $11,246 | - | 57% | 6,826 | 49% | 14 to 1 |
| 37 | Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $13,296 | $13,002 | - | - | 528 | - | 6 to 1 |
| Average | $25,416 | $12,581 | 1,100 | 79% | 4,341 | 53% | 15 to 1 |