Miami U of Ohio, Auburn, Clemson too?
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Most people who are looking for a conservative school are not looking for religious schools (we all know how to find them) or Liberty-like schools. We are looking for schools where a conservative thinker is invited by admin and welcomed by students to speak; or at the least not have hundreds/thousands of kids rallying against it. We are looking for a school where a student can wear a Republican t-shirt and still make friends with all types of students. In other words, a school where a conservative is not assumed to be a homophobic racist.
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Sooo, if I am able, I would like to reopen this thread. We have been doing a good deal of research, but do not have much first person advice or knowledge. If anyone has input, I would appreciate it.
In order of most to less conservative:
Texas A&M
UVA
Clemson
University of Florida
and am I wrong that these schools are more liberal? I would love a ranking of these schools in order of most to least conservative.
University of Wisconsin
University of Texas Austin
university of Michigan
University of North Carolina
Vanderbilt
Georgetown
We crossed out Tulane, (his dadās alma mater) through word of mouth and recent lunacy.
Any schools, not on this list, would be appreciated as well. Not interested in small or liberal arts schools. Has a 34 ACT.
This might be a helpful website.
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Great! Thank you. This is just the type of info I am looking for.
No offense, but I could not stop laughing after simply scrolling through the top 20. They must be using a different definition of free speech that Iām not familiar with.
What recent lunacy happened at Tulane?
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None taken. Remember theyāre ranking academic institutions.
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The comments are helpful.
Hunter Biden as a āteacherā.
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It is my belief that conservative does not mean what it meant even 10 years ago on college campuses. I also believe that the term liberal has been bastardized and no longer represents the liberal worldview from 10 years ago. Both terms have been purposefully ruined in my opinion.
With that said, I have my last of 4 kids in school now. Between them, Iāve reviewed and visited well over 50 campuses. This by no means makes me an expert. I welcome anyone to disagree with me as this might provide you even better insight.
Conservative leaning schools you have not listed: Oklahoma State, Arkansas, South Dakota State, Ole Miss, Alabama, Auburn
Texas A&M: Our family is on fourth generation Aggie. The culture remains overall conservative, especially when compared to other parts of the country. There is a huge push by the university to force-feed the global idea of diversity and inclusion down the throats of students. I consider this a financial decision similar to any other mainstream business, think Targetās advertising initiative beginning some years ago. But, there is room for all beliefs, especially with 60,000+ students. No matter your beliefs you can find a group.
Texas: We have family members and many friends connected to UT. Austin is the most liberal large city in Texas, but this does not make all people liberal. I feel comfortable saying that conservative voices are shamed more often than praised on campus. Shame is the new weapon. My conservative friends that are Longhorns do not speak their opinions, they keep silent simply to avoid the hassle, until they get away from Austin.
Clemson: Reminds me of A&M but smaller and prettier. It appears to be further along in saturating the campus with left leaning ideals. But again, in comparison to the rest of the country I feel it can be classified as conservative.
Virginia: One of my best friends graduated from Virginia. His entire family still lives near the campus. He would not let his two sons attend UVA because it is āeasily 65% liberalā (he just texted me this after I asked). For better context, his wife went to Baylor, and both his sons are at Baylor. I know nothing more about UVA.
Florida: I believe around this time last year UF barred several conservative groups from holding on-campus events, but did not do the same for the Greek System. Whatever that might be worth in your consideration, if any. Hopefully someone else can provide better information.
As for the remaining schools on your list (Wisc, Mich, UNC, Vandy, and George), I believe having these on your least conservative list is accurate. Vanderbilt is not conservative despite being in Nashville. Vandy is somewhat similar to Rice. Michigan and UNC are somewhat similar to Texas. Georgetown has a high liberal student body but is often considered more conservative when compared to others of similar region.
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It may not matter much to you, but just in case: he isnāt a teacher there. Heās part of I think 10 or 12 guests who will give lectures from their point of view, for an extension course (ie., your child will never see or meet Hunter Biden nor any of the other lecturers, unless s/he makes a point to seek them out.)
Seconding Ole Miss, Auburn, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Clemson.
Adding
(perhaps UOklahoma compared to many in the country), UNebraska Lincoln to a certain extent, Marshall,
Whichita State, UIdaho, Boise State, Montana State, Kansas State, SUNY Plattsburgh to a certain extent, Mankato State, Bemidji State.
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Thatās not true. Hunter Biden has not been hired as a teacher, nor is he teaching a course.
He was invited to appear as a one-time unpaid guest speaker via zoom, for a class on "Media Polarization and Public Policy Impacts. The false reports that he was hired as a teacher at Tulane seem to only confirm his suitability for appearing as a one-time guest speaker via zoom for the class, in light of what happened to him in the last election cycle. Hunter Biden is not teaching at Tulane University | AP News
Anything else that would have made you cross off Tulane? From everything Iāve heard, itās a fantastic T50 school with some amazing programs, that also offers substantial merit scholarships. My friendās daughter is there on a half-tuition scholarship, in an incredible international business and public policy program, that sheās thrilled with. And Tulane has done an outstanding job with staying open for in-person learning this year, while keeping the campus safe from Covid.
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I think Purdue could be added to the list of conservative-friendly schools. My D holds traditional, conservative views and is a happy student there. As a visiting parent, I also pick up on its conservative-accepting vibe.
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UVA is an excellent school and a bargain at in-state prices. No harm, no foul if his kids are not interested in attending, but I find it troubling that parents āwould not letā their children attend such a great university.
Edit: Edited for politeness.
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Appreciate the politeness, sometimes I wish I had that edit button in public.
Not trying to poke the bear, maybe Iām a little confused. Why is it troubling that parents disagree with the culture and worldview of a university, campus, and/or student body? Isnāt that why there are so many different universities? Isnāt that part of the reason this thread was created?
What if it was an atheist gay couple refusing to allow their child to attend a Christian university? Would it be appropriate for people to be troubled by this?
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How often does that happen? Seems like a kid with atheist gay parents may not want to attend a school that is openly hostile to the parents (for being atheist and/or gay) anyway, but that does not mean that all Christian schools are that way, and those that are not may not be seen as objectionable by either the student or the parents.
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Yes, this would bother me as well, assuming the university was affordable. While it it is perfectly reasonable for parents to weigh in during the college selection process, I think ultimately it should be left to students to decide where to attend (again, assuming all options are affordable). Picking a college is a huge decision, and ultimately only a student knows where s/he will feel most comfortable and learn and grow the most.
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If one family finds a university in conflict with their worldview, then I propose that it is not something to be troubled by. Perhaps instead, celebrate that we have universities for all to feel comfortable?
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