It can be presumed that at any military school most students will lean toward the conservative side. West Point, being one of the most prestigious military schools, is also one of the most conservative. Students are kept to a strict curfew, have to follow a rigid dress code and keep their rooms clean as a whistle. No alcohol is allowed on campus.
Brigham Young is a deeply religious institution, founded in the traditions of the Church of Latter Day Saints. The mission statement of the school speaks to their goal to teach students through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Women who attend BYU are requested to dress modestly while they are students; men are discouraged from growing beards.
Liberty University is a Christian-based school in Virginia. The founder of the school, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, was known for being a political activist fighting for his conservative beliefs. Even its website states that Liberty offers "a strong commitment to political conservatism." A modest dress code must be adhered during the student's attendance, and no drugs, alcohol, tobacco or sex is permitted on campus.
College of the Ozarks is a conservative institution in Missouri. At this school, students can work 15 hours a week in exchange for a tuition-free education. It is fiscally conservative and does not allow students to take out loans to pay for their education. Alcohol and drugs are not only prohibited on campus, but off campus as well for all students. The school encourages hard work and discipline, believing that those two things are the basis of success.
Oral Roberts University is located in one of the most conservative parts of the United States--Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is a Christian school and chapel attendance is required two times weekly. Modest dress is required. Profanity, drinking, smoking, pornography, sex and gambling are highly discouraged. Hats are not permitted in the classroom or the chapel.
Regent University is a Christian college in Virginia. All courses are offered from a Christian perspective. The school holds a symposium annually featuring conservative speakers, from it they have published the book "The Future of Conservatism: Conflict and Consensus in the Post-Reagan Era." The motto of the conservative school is "Christian leadership to change the world."
Thomas Aquinas College is in Southern California. Students do not choose courses at this college, as everyone has the same classes to obtain a bachelor of arts in liberal arts. These courses come from the "great books," trying to promote religious activism and a heavy following in the ways of Jesus Christ. Catholic organizations make up all of the campus clubs and groups. The choir sings Christian songs and the drama group performs religious plays. Every aspect of Thomas Aquinas College has a religious component.
Patrick Henry College is located in Virginia. The curriculum is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the teachers emphasize the inherent truths accepted in the Christian faith. The college's motto is "Pro Christo et Libertate," which translates to "for Christ and for liberty." Heavy focus is placed on the teachings of the Christian Bible, from which the faculty think all learning should stem.
Grove City College is a conservative institution outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to instill Christian beliefs in each of its students. The religion department is its strongest area of study. The college prides itself on being independent, without the need of government aid, both financially and legally. It is committed to promoting "Christian truths and morality, as well as intellectual and character development" in the ways of Jesus Christ.
Wheaton College in Illinois, is an evangelical Christian institution. The mission of Wheaton is to promote Christian acts with a heavy following in the ways of Jesus Christ. Immodest behavior, such as inappropriate dress, cursing, drinking, smoking and illegal drug use, is highly discouraged both on and off campus. Students are encouraged to lead respectable, Christian lives, to form a more spiritual future for America.