<p>Trinity University in San Antonio. San Antonio has > 1 million people. Very nice city. Weather is hot, but not really during the school year and humidity isn't bad (I live in Houston, for comparison). Although a University, Trinity is very much a LAC feel and quite academic.</p>
<p>Also Davidson is in a small town, but is 20 miles from Charlotte.</p>
<p>Second the suggestion of Trinity in SA. D is finishing her first year there.</p>
<p>SA is a great city and the school is wonderful. Pm me if you want to know more.</p>
<p>gloworm</p>
<p>Some good stuff posted but I would prefer cities, not towns. Its all good though interesting to look at.</p>
<p>There are few LACs in cities; there usually isn't enough land for a campus feel (necessary in a LAC, not as necessary for a research university), and even if there is, it is prohibitively expensive for schools that don't receive research grants.</p>
<p>Otterbein, in the Columbus suburb of Westerville. Columbus is happening!</p>
<p>UNC Asheville
Any school in Amherst Ma (I know you said no New England but great college town)
Univ. Puget Sound
U Austin
Dickinson
just a few</p>
<p>THe projected SAT scores are fairly low for some of those schools.</p>
<p>Chedva I get what you are saying but I want ones that are closer to cities. Someone suggested Amherst MA and I know from experience that Amherst is in the middle of nowhere.</p>
<p>Chatham and Carlow Universities in Pittsburgh.</p>
<p>I agree with zoosermom in post #27. I guess the rest depends upon grades and classes taken and if the schools are test optional. Perhaps LaSalle (not sure if it is a LAC), but it is smaller and in a city, and perhaps has what you are looking for.
The same with St. Joseph's University. Both are in Phili. You might want to check out Wagner in Staten Island. Perhaps Manhattan College in NYC, or Drew (train ride into NYC, I think, but in NJ).</p>
<p>Portland, OR is very a "cool" town for the young crowd. Check out Lewis and Clark College which is located in a south suburb of this fantastic city. Your stats should fall within its 50th pecentile, and L&C offres a non-binding EA admission.</p>
<p>Macalester in the Twin Cities.</p>
<p>I second Manhattan College.</p>
<p>check out Wagner College on Staten Island in New York City. Attractive, LAC-like campus, beautiful views of Manhattan skyline. Maybe an hour from midtown by bus and subway.</p>