<p>Hey, need urban college suggestions for my son with great grades, activities etc. with a conservative outlook and isn't a partier. (Think Alex B. Keaton from Family Ties). Thanks.</p>
<p>George Washington University, Boston College, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>Almost every college has a liberal element. Here are some that are less liberal:
Auburn U
Babson C
Baylor
Boston C
Brigham Young
Bucknell
Creighton
Dartmouth
Davidson
Denison
DePauw
Fairfield
Florida Southern
Furman
Georgetown
Hamilton C
Hampden-Sydney
Hillsdale
Hobart
Holy Cross
Middlebury
Notre Dame
U Penn
Pepperdine
Princeton
Purdue
Richmond
St Lawrence U
Southern Methodist
Stetson
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest
Washington and Lee
William and Mary
Williams
The Military Academies</p>
<p>some of the above have religious affiliations.</p>
<p>Urban and conservative? Could be tough. You know what he'll probably find? That 95% of college kids are politically apathetic. Unfortunate, but true.</p>
<p>Duke has a fairly substantial Young Republican group I believe. Althugh Duke is not urban and quite social it is large enough to accommodate a variety of tastes I think. Penn is also a fairly social place but again would have, especially at Wharton, at least some relative conservatives.</p>
<p>Although some of the schools are apolitical and some are middle of the road, I would recommend taking a look at the following:</p>
<p>University of Richmond
Georgetown
Catholic University
Rice
University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon
Loyola Marymount
Fordham
Vanderbilt
Washington University in St. Louis
Johns Hopkins</p>
<p>Not urban, but close enough to Minneapolis: St. Olaf College.</p>
<p>University of Chicago might be a good choice. The student body is not known for being especially politically conservative, but there are plenty of conservatives there. The educational approach is definitely conservative. Many people there have a serious approach to life. The environment does not revolve around partying.</p>
<p>I thought of chicago too, but beware, the conservatives on campus (they do exist) are predominately libertarian in nature. This is no more a place for a pro-lifer than brown is.</p>
<p>Although I posted a list of "conservative" colleges, I had an afterthought....
Colleges are places where diversity in thinking should be welcomed. An applicant with a conservative bent should not hesitate to apply to supposed bastions of liberalism (and vice versa). No student body is exclusively conservative or liberal, and they shouldn't be exclusively anything. No applicant should have to worry about how their ideas are received by others. Participate in our democracy. Assert your beliefs and debate your ideas, even if you are the minority. If it disturbs others, that is probably a good thing. Don't be afraid.</p>
<p>Why not enjoy four years at the most "old school" college in America? One of the oldest,most beautiful,friendliest campus is home to undoubtedly the country's most conservative student body.Consult Choosing The Right College 2006.He can spend the rest of his life dealing with urban crime,traffic,congestion,etc.Good luck.</p>
<p>Vanderbilt is around 55% Republican and urban</p>
<p>stick to your own geography is my suggestion. Fly Over states and such. Some folks from the midwest who are conservative don't find the Right/Left Coasties too friendly.</p>
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<p>Which is more important in your original statement -- Is he looking for "conservative" politics --- or a school where being a non-partier is accepted. The two sometimes conflict. For example, Bucknell, U of Richmond and Washington and Lee do have more than their share of politically conservative students, but they are not necessarily the best places for someone who doesn't want to be around partiers. </p>
<p>If the emphasis is on the "non-partying" rather than "political" when it comes to your use of the term "conservative" you might want to check out schools like Earlham (liberal in politics but not excessive when it comes to partying) or Carleton (ditto) in addition to "politically conservative" schools. </p>
<p>I do agree with Hazmat about sticking to the midwest: we found many of the schools in the midwest have a more easy-going attitude overall, about both politics and partying.</p>
<p>I agree with the libertarian sentiment. Dartmouth, Princeton, and Penn are all about 75-80% liberal and a majority of "conservatives" are libertarian. Not places a religious pro-lifer is going to find alot of like minded friends.</p>
<p>Columbia. Before you laugh, there is a good sized College Republican club, and a recent column in the student paper written by a conservative student talked about how useful it was to be at a university where you can hone your skills arguing your position. In the college guide that is written by conservatives (anyone remember the name of it?), Columbia is highly praised as well because of its traditional core curriculum. Additionally, as a non-partier, being at an urban school offers many possible social opportunities aside from party scene.</p>
<p>I wouldn't keep Dartmouth on that first list...</p>
<p>look into HSC!! Although not for everyone. A possible fit for him.</p>
<p>sounds like a uchicago kid to me</p>
<p>Most Catholic Universities, BC and Vilanova come to mind</p>