Hampden-Sydney College, located in rural Virginia, describes itself as a, "lively community seeking to form good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." The school's more than 1,000 students follow a strict honor code, dress formally on certain weekends of the year and engage enthusiastically in sports, especially football. This liberal arts college offers courses in the natural and social sciences and the humanities. The all-male college boasts a student-faculty ratio of more than 10 to 1, and almost half of its students go on study at graduate or professional schools.
Morehouse College in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, is an all-male, private institution with fewer than 3,000 students. Historically considered one of the premier U.S. African-American colleges, notable alumni include Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrities Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee. Its stated mission is to, "produce academically superior, morally conscious leaders for the conditions and issues of today." This principal is instilled early on at Morehouse; over three-quarters of students engage in voluntary community work. Studies in the liberal arts at Morehouse, which many students find a tough challenge, are mitigated and supported by an atmosphere of camaraderie. Students are encouraged to participate in a range of sports which are regarded as an essential part of the student experience at Morehouse.
Wabash College, located in Crawford near Indianapolis, Indiana, is a private all-male liberal arts college with a reputation for tough academic work, active sports teams and a relaxed attitude towards its nearly 1,000 students. Students are subject to the school's code of honor: "A Wabash man is to conduct himself as a gentleman at all times, both on and off campus." The Wabash student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1; nearly three-quarters of students go on to graduate or professional schools and 40 percent are varsity sportsmen.
Deep Springs in a small and unconventional all-male liberal arts college set on a cattle ranch located in the eastern California desert. Its emphasis on, "academics, labor, and self-governance," prepares the 26 students for an adult life of service and responsibility. Hard labor on the ranch and alfalfa farm is paired with intense political debate to produce a balanced view of the world. Students share the decision-making process with Deep Springs staff; as of 2011 they have not yet voted to admit women to this school.