<p>Kelley, I think by agreed definition an LAC is small: i.e., under 3000 students. Above that, you’re into the small university category. Plenty of choices in that range so if 1500-2500 feels too small moving up in size is always an option; however, the advantages that come with a small liberal arts college will be diluted.</p>
<p>For my son, Williams at 2200, plus being in a remote location never seemed too small. Or to look at it from another angle, the size and location were what made Williams so appealing – close knit community, maximum interaction with faculty, insular environment. Adding another 3000 students into the mix or situating it in an urban environment would have changed the dynamic considerably.</p>