<p>Take a look at Clemson:</p>
<p>“good academics and possesses a fairly good reputation.”</p>
<p>23rd best public university in the US, voted #9 by college presidents on the “up and coming” schools list, #12 for committment to undergraduate teaching (more rankings here: [Academic</a> Rankings : Clemson University](<a href=“http://www.clemson.edu/academics/rankings.html]Academic”>About | Clemson University, South Carolina))</p>
<p>“Size does not matter as much, but my ideal would be around 10,000-20,000”</p>
<p>Clemson has a student population of about 19,000 total students (think it’s about 17,000 for undergrad)</p>
<p>“Prefer warm weather… I like in Phoenix and feel that 100 is ok weather- 90 is ideal.”</p>
<p>We get all four seasons in Clemson but get a short winter and extended spring and summer (it is hot in the summer). It snows like once a year in january/february about 2-4 inches but that’s about it.</p>
<p>“School with no religious affiliation-or ones which do not require me to take any theology courses.”</p>
<p>Clemson is a public state funded university, therefore it is not religiously affiliated or requires religious classes.</p>
<p>“Not a total party school; I do not mind drinking in moderation but if 70% of the student population gravitate to hard liquor every weekend, then there is a problem.”</p>
<p>I’m not exactly sure how to answer this question but I would say that the amount of people who party on the weekends is about the same as that on other state university campuses. I wouldn’t call Clemson a party school but I definitely wouldn’t say everyone is sober 24/7 either. But you’ll find people who drink (heavily or not) on most non-religious colleges you go to. If you choose not to drink (which I do 90% of the weekends), you’ll find stuff to do and people to hang out with.</p>
<p>“social scene should not be dominated by the Greek scene- I want college to be an experience where I find myself, and a school that is Greek dominated would lessen my choices, I believe.”</p>
<p>I’m going to be honest, greek life at Clemson does seem to be overwhelming but that’s because usually the most social people on campus join greek life. In fact however only like 20% of the student population is in greek life. I’m not in greek life and I’ve been able to have a social life. Join student organizations (great way to meet people to hang out with) and get involved, play intramurals etc…, if greek life isn’t for you, you can def still have fun.</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any more questions!</p>