Okay, last post for a while.
First off, RIT is one of the best places I can think of for anyone who is interested in the intersection of art and science. But in my quick internet search, posters didn’t seem to think there was much in the way of bouldering anywhere nearby. If that’s not an issue for your son, then I think RIT (which is on your list) is a terrific option.
Syracuse is one that I was thinking about, but posters don’t seem very positive about the bouldering near there either. If that’s not a deal-breaker, then it could be an option. U. of Vermont and U. of New Hampshire would be two others I would look into, with Vermont having more of a reputation for an artsy student body than UNH.
So I guess the question is, how close do bouldering options need to be, and of what quality?