Top Ten Most Conservative Colleges/Universities in America

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4. United States Air Force Academy (US Air Force Academy, Colorado)

The "straightforward, open-minded, goal-oriented individuals" who populate the USAFA "are teammates. We'd help each other out of trouble in a second. We're that close." Explains one student, "Due to the military stresses placed on them in the first year, they make great friends much quicker than I would imagine civilian students would in their freshman year." Many cadets reported that "attitudes here have become more serious since September 11. There is a sense of purpose and drive, and a clear goal" shared by all.

Students who considered the USAFA also looked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Naval Academy, University of Colorado-Boulder, and Yale University.

7. United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland)

Future naval and marine officers at the USNA quickly find that amid this "type A," "moral, intelligent," "goal-oriented," and "aloof" student body, "liberal opinions are hard to find." One student observes a split between "those who buy into the indoctrination system and those who rebel." A common refrain is that the academy is "a good place to be from but not to be at." But others state that the atmosphere can be "wonderful and challenging."

Students who considered USNA also looked at Duke University, The Citadel, United States Military Academy, and Virginia Military Institute.

10. United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York)

Respondents agree that "most students have similar political views," which translates to "no hippies." "The typical USMMA student is reported to be a white male between the ages of 18 and 22; only about 100 women attend the Academy. Everyone becomes 'typical' by necessity because of the regimentation of the school."

Students who considered USMMA also looked at SUNY Maritime College, United States Coast Guard Academy, Virginia Military Institute, and Virginia Tech.

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You betcha baby! 

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I wonder how the U.S. Military Academy as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy failed to make the list? The other three service academies did.

It was probably a selective move.  You can allign the Coast Guard Academy with Kings Point, and West Point with Annapolis (in the way they noted those two at the end of the other Academy listings).  I would think having all five service academies dominating the list would come across as being a bit unfair.    I'm just tickled that Kings Point made the list.  hehehe

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But now Kings Point and Coast Guard are in different conferences. That is going to make the Secretary's Cup less of a big deal. Besides, don't they work for DIFFERENT secretaries now? (Transportation vs DHS)

hehehe . . . well, I'm sure we'll find a way around that.  As far as being under different secretaries, I'm not sure who has the claim on Kings Point these days.  I know the Navy's investment in the school has increased since 9/11 (and it is apparent when you go up there to visit), but I'm not sure if they now fall under Department of Defense or Homeland Security.  If I remember correctly (and this has been a few years now), the Navy was funding about 20% of the schools cost, primarily to maintain the T-AGOS which they received from MSC and to run CAORF (the navigation simulator) and the continuing education center.  Dept. of Trasportation was covering all other expenses for logistics, facilities, and education.