UNC Asheville although they are facing budget issues. Sewanee and it’s high rated in the major. UT Chattanooga. Ft Lewis College. Lewis & Clark although maybe not rural enough. .
Maybe not UT Chatt if wants rural but tons of outdoorsy. Asheville ok. A bit from downtown.
Sewanee seems a winner !! And check out Ft Lewis.
But all might be sufficient to research if the locations are ok.