Hi there !

I need a list of small (population 30,000 or less) U.S. towns which
have a university nearby.

Great examples:   Oxford, Mississippi    Population:  15,000
                  Laramie, Wyoming       Population:  27,000
                  Alpine, Texas          Population:   6,000

A 5-star answer would be 10 such towns.  
If you find a total of 20 towns, that would be worth a $10 tip ($15 total).
If you find a total of 30 towns, that would be worth a $20 tip ($25 total).

All comments greatly appreciated.

Thanks a million !
ron

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Request for Question Clarification by boquinha-ga on 29 Feb 2004 19:19 PST

Hi Ron!

I've been working on your question and want to make sure that I'm
understanding exactly what you seek. The more I research, the more I
recognize that some of this could be a bit subjective.

When you say "nearby," how nearby does the town have to be to the
university? Do you mean that the town itself is home to the
university?

Also, just to be sure, does *any* university fit the bill or are you
looking for only prominent universities?

Additionally, would you like links to each university? Your examples
list location and population. I'm compiling a list for you that has
location, population, and university name. Is that suitable for your
needs?

Thanks so much,
Boquinha-ga

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Clarification of Question by nronronronro-ga on 29 Feb 2004 20:10 PST

Hi boquinha !

Thanks for working on my question.

1.  Universities within 10 miles of town would be fine.
(I am basically looking for communities where a university 
is the dominant influence----not business, government, tourism, etc.)

2.  Prominent unviersites are best, not-prominent universities are
second best, small colleges and community colleges are a distant
third.

3.  Don't need any links.  Just the town and the population.
I can even look up the schools myself !

Thanks again, boquinha.  I'm very easygoing---not picky at all. 
Publish whatever towns you like;  I'll ensure you are rewarded.

Thx...ron

Hi Ron!

I?m so excited to answer a question for one of our favorite
?regulars!? This has been an interesting question for me to work
on?I?ve been surprised by some of the results! I?ve compiled a list of
30 towns for you that meet your specifications. I?ve gone ahead and
listed the University for you anyway . . . I don?t mind! Here goes,
with more prominent universities listed first:

Location			Population	University

Ithaca, NY			29,287 (2000)	Ithaca College/Cornell 
Hanover, NH			8,162 (2000)	Dartmouth College
Princeton, NJ			14,203 (2000)	Princeton University
Kent, OH			27,906 (2000)	Kent State University
Brunswick, ME		        14,816 (2000)	Bowdoin College
Hamilton, NY			3,509 (2000)	Colgate University
Malibu, CA			12,575 (2000)	Pepperdine University
Morris, MN	 		5,068 (2000)	Univ. of Minnesota, Morris 
Crookston, MN		        8,192 (2000)	Univ. of Minnesota, Crookston
Annville, PA			4,518 (2000)	Lebanon Valley College
Grantham, PA			2,000 (1990)	Messiah College
Mansfield, PA			3,411 (2000)	Mansfield University
Arcata, CA			16,651 (2000)	Humboldt State University
Sonoma, CA			9,128 (2000)	Sonoma State University
Monterey, CA			29,674 (2000)	CSU-Monterey Bay
Cedar City, UT		        20,527 (2000)	Southern Utah University
Laie, HI			4,585 (2000)	Brigham Young University?Hawaii
Rexburg, ID			17,257 (2000)	Brigham Young University?Idaho
Waterville, ME		        15,605 (2000)	Colby College
Grambling, LA		        4,693 (2000)	Grambling State University
Itta Bena, MS			2,208 (2000)	Mississippi Valley State Univ.
New London, CT  		25,671 (2000)	Connecticut College
Clinton, NY			1,952 (2000)	Hamilton College
Middlebury, VT	        	6,252 (2000)	Middlebury College
Moraga, CA			16,290 (2000)	St. Mary?s College
Ruston, LA			20,546 (2000)	Louisiana Tech University
Williamstown, MA		4,754 (2000)	Williams College
Clemson, SC			11,939 (2000)	Clemson University
Boone, NC			13,472 (2000)	Appalachian State University
Bozeman, MT			27,509 (2000)	Montana State University
		
Thank you again for your question. Should you need further
clarification, please let me know how I can help. I?m more than happy
to assist!

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

Search Strategy:
personal knowledge (I?m a big fan of small towns!)
small town university
small college
small university
<town name> university
<town name> population

A link that might interest you: http://u101.com/

Terrific answer !   Just what I needed.

Thank you.
ron

Thank you so much for the great feedback, 5-star rating, and generous tip!

Sincerely,
Boquinha-ga

Don't forget the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio
(southeastern Ohio)  The school has about 2,500 students, and there
are three small towns nearby (within 10 miles) all with populations
under 10,000.  If you are looking for the towns as possible places to
start a business, this would be  a great place!