Hey guys, I'm currently a junior looking at colleges. Being from Ohio, I'm focusing my search in-state. My family is quite conservative, and I share similar views. Which colleges in Ohio tend to have a more conservative student body?
When considering colleges with more conservative student bodies, several institutions in Ohio come to mind.
Hillsdale College, in Hillsdale, Michigan, is often recognized nationally as a college with a strong conservative philosophy, and it has a branch in Washington, D.C. However, thinking more locally, Cedarville University, which is near Dayton in Greene County, has a strong conservative Christian ethos. The university has a high focus on scripture and maintains a conduct code rooted in Biblical principles.
Franciscan University in Steubenville could also be a good fit. The university has a strong Catholic faith identity and the majority of their student body leans towards traditional beliefs. A large segment of their students are also engaged in conservative politics.
Another strong conservative college to consider is Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. They have the Ashbrook Scholar Program which is an honors program focusing on American history and political science with a conservative bent.
Before committing to any of these schools, you should definitely take some time to visit campus, speak with current students, and possibly even sit in on a few classes. The social and academic environment of a college is critical in fostering your personal and intellectual growth over the next four years, so you want to be sure that the college you choose aligns well with your personal beliefs and values. Always remember, finding the right college is less about going with reputation, and more about what feels right for you personally.
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