diversity,not too demanding academics,tennis

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<p>I’m looking for schools for my son who wants to play college tennis (Div III is fine). His academics is middle of the road (3.5GPA, SAT 1810 on first try). Want diversity in the college environment. Schools that come to mind: TCNJ, Washington College, Rutgers. How about Drew, Mary Washington, St. Marys College, Franklin and Marshall? Do you have other suggestions? NJ, PA, MA, NY, CT areas.</p>

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<p>If your S is interested in the west coast, University of Redlands in Southern California has an excellent DIII tennis program. They have qualified for NCAA National Championships for 14 years in a row. My S’s high school doubles partner had an excellent academic and athletic experience there 99-03. He also earned a post-graduate NCAA scholarship.
Tennis info: <a href=“The Page is Unavailable | University of Redlands”>http://www.redlands.edu/x884.xml&lt;/a&gt;
Applicant stats: <a href=“The Page is Unavailable | University of Redlands”>http://www.redlands.edu/x81.xml&lt;/a&gt;
Fast facts (has some diversity info): <a href=“The Page is Unavailable | University of Redlands”>http://www.redlands.edu/x75.xml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Sorry- read your post too quickly and missed the geographic reference.</p>

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<p>Guilford (though it is North Carolina, and a little better known for golf.)</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure Mary Washington has very little diversity. I was accepted this year, and won’t be attending, largely to do that fact and that it is very small. The campus gave off a somewhat dreary feeling, with it’s old red brick buildings and dim interior–basically blah (the social scene included).</p>

<p>I wonder, would you prefer public in-state university? Where you currently located? Well as a NOVA resident, I am pretty familiar with all the public VA schools, (hence UMW) and would like to suggest James Madison Univ. (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA. I’m not too familiar with sports, but I do know someone who plays on the boys tennis team, who is good. (sorry for the lack of info.) I have to say the diversity isn’t great at JMU either, around 10% of the total 16,000 population are minorities. The campus is pretty and gave me a definitely better vibe than UMW. If your son is in-state, he has similar stats as me, and will probably get in. Out-of-state applicants are bit more competitive. The town of Harrisonburg is around 40,000 (small), but a very easy 2 hour drive north will take you right to NOVA, 10 minutes out of D.C. Also the VA schools like to do things with each other usually, meaning kids will hand out with UVA, VTech, GMU, UMW students too. Hope this was of any help…!</p>

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<p>Look into Clark University in Worcester, MA.</p>

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<p>Kalamazoo College Men’s Tennis: <a href=“http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/mt/[/url]”>http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/mt/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Distinctions:
–Sixty-seven (67) consecutive MIAA championships, the longest streak by any team at any level at any time. (1936-2005). </p>

<p>–A record of 408-2 in the MIAA from 1935-2005. </p>

<p>–Seven (7) NCAA Division III national championships, more than any other tennis program in Division III. </p>

<p>–Twenty-three (23) consecutive NCAA III Championship Appearances (1983-2005), the longest streak in Division III and third-longest in all divisions. </p>

<p>–Stowe Stadium: One of the finest tennis facilities in the nation. Home to several NCAA national championships and the annual USTA Boys 18 & 16 Super Nationals.</p>

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<p>Hendrix College in Arkansas has a wonderful tennis coach. My son has had excellent professors and really enjoyed being on the tennis team as well.</p>

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<p>union college (ny)?</p>

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<p>I know someone who got a full tennis scholarship at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. It is a pretty diverse area and the academics are good but not cut-throat. I don’t know how the tennis teams are, but it might be an option.</p>