Wesleyan University

If you're looking for a college that will challenge you academically and socially, you should consider Wesleyan University.  Located in Middletown, Connecticut, this college of around 2,800 students, is a strong liberal arts school and also has an excellent fine arts program (especially film studies). You might like that there is no core curriculum nor are there any distribution requirements, and it is possible to create your own major.  And as you can see from the pictures below, the architecture is as diverse as the student body!

   

The students at Wesleyan appreciate and embrace their diverse student body, tend to be social and political activitists, and tend to be on the liberal side.  All students live on campus, including seniors who lives in campus owned houses (so you'll have take your own trash out), and the food I tasted was really good! They also play Division III sports.

 

I think a good description of the typical Wesleyan student is that she (or he) is an individual, is curious and demonstrates a real love for learning, and wants to be part of a diverse student body.  Admission, however, is very competitive, so keep that in mind.