Region and Interest College Matcher

Welcome to the TeenCollegeEducation College Matcher! We have worked tirelessly to bring you this list of colleges that will help find the right fit for you. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but a starting point with what we considered to be the most striking colleges and universities in each field.

We divided the country into 4 regions: Northeast (NE), South (S), Midwest (MW), and West (W). We then categorized many schools into one of nine sub categories. These categories are Strictness, Artist Friendly, Urban, Math and Science, Late Bloomers, Super Diverse, Plush, Jock, and Philosophical/Intellectual. We tried to stay away from many of the obvious colleges for each category, but in some areas there was no avoiding it. Take a look and make sure to share with your friends!

If you have any suggestions or would like to see a particular college on the list, just let us know!

Strictness

NE

Manhattan College

Manhattan College is strict, but one of the safest colleges around. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol and drug use, but only drug use will get a student expelled. Alcohol will force an RA to write up a student, but the administration is not out to “catch” students.

Bucknell University

Bucknell University has a point system for students. If a student accumulates a certain number of points, the punishments range from losing privileges to expulsion. Drinking accumulates a point or two, and Bucknell is very strict with alcohol overall.

Grove City College

Grove City College is a liberal arts school with a zero tolerance policy on campus. Students who leave campus to drink must come back sober, or face consequences which could include expulsion. Despite this, campus security is friendly and also not necessarily looking to catch students.

S

Bob Jones University

 
Some students at Bob Jones University feel trapped by all the rules and regulations. The school has a demerit system where more than 150 demerits will could get a student expelled. Students earn demerits for actions such as being late to class, or most commonly, failing the daily room check.

West Point

It is no surprise that West Point is among the strictest campuses, it is the army after all. The school requires order and promotes discipline in all students. Everyone adheres to their honor code: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. “ Not doing so is grounds for punishment and possible expulsion.

Claflin University

Claflin University is a religious school. Besides curfews for underclassmen, the school has some other interesting rules, such as no walking on the grass. However, punishments are usually not too severe.

Hampton University

Hampton University is a strict school, especially with visitors. Anyone entering campus from the outside, including students, is stopped and questioned upon entry. There is also a dress code that students must adhere to, although it has become a bit more lax over the years.

MW

Notre Dame

One would expect Notre Dame, a religious school, to be more strict. Although there is no prohibition of alcohol on campus, drug use and sex on campus will get a student expelled. Drinking too much could also result in fines.

Wheaton College

Wheaton College is a religious school, so their rules are also pretty strict. All students sign a Community Covenant and agree to live by the rules and regulations. Every rule is supported by the Bible, so there is little arguing about them. The school is not afraid to fine students for infractions

St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College is a dry campus, meaning that no alcohol is allowed even for students who are 21. Students found with alcohol will be punished. If students have an event, it is usually small and quiet.

W

Brigham Young

You might remember the basketball player who was punished at Brigham Young earlier in the year for violating the honor code; this school takes its values seriously. Students have been expelled for alcohol and drug use, and curfew violations could get a student suspended. The honor code also covers areas such as dress and grooming.

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine is notoriously strict with all of its students. The campus is completely dry, meaning that alcohol is prohibited. Students caught with alcohol, drinking, or returning to campus drunk face punishment and possible expulsion. Additionally, between 10 pm and 10 am, the campus observes “quiet hours,” meaning that a student who causes too much noise will be written up.

University of San Diego

University of San Diego is a religious school so it has rules and policies like all other religious schools. Additionally, parking is difficult at USD, and illegally parked cars are almost always fined.

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