Small enough to feel like a community, big enough ...

Small enough to feel like a community, big enough to offer tons of unique and quality opportunities to students. Most faculty really care about their students and the success of their graduates; that focus is part of the institution's culture (versus an emphasis on research first, second, and third for faculty). Getting to attend University in one of America's best college towns and outdoor cities doesn't hurt either. An overlooked and underestimated institution.