<p>University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK</p>
<p>You should give a tally since it is “CC Research.” You probably have over 60-70 responses.</p>
<p>Give some data</p>
<p>Pioneer Valley - especially Northampton and Amherst</p>
<p>Auburn, Alabama 
Home of Auburn University.
The down of Auburn itself is only about 56,000 residents (I believe that includes the college) and it is essentially the typical Southern college town. On game days in the fall, it swells to over 100k but you can’t even really tell because of the way the town is set up.
This pdf should tell you everything you need to know about the town, including population: <a href=“http://www.auburnalabama.org/ed/PDF/CommunityProfile.pdf[/url]”>http://www.auburnalabama.org/ed/PDF/CommunityProfile.pdf</a>
for more info on Auburn, I suggest checking out auburn.edu :)</p>
<p>hope I was helpful!</p>
<p>Oxford, Mississippi. Home of Ole Miss. A great college town with lots of southern charm, great restaurants, large music scene in clubs. But alas, we raised our kids here and they want to attend college elsewhere!</p>
<p>Athens, GA!!!</p>
<p>*Good intermediate size (a little over 100,000)
*Quaint old shopping district with excellent dining, bar and music scene, and upscale craft and jewelry stores
*Nice southern architecture
*Overall good climate
*Athens=UGA
*Proximity to Atlanta for those who want/need a nearby large metropolitan area; proximity to lots of hiking trails in the North Georgia mountains.
*Politically, there is a place for everyone. Immediate downtown Athens tends to attract a more liberal crowd, while the outer “suburbs” attract more moderate and conservative families.</p>
<p>Lewisburg, PA
Bucknell University</p>
<p>Appleton, WI
Lawrence University</p>
<p>Hanover, NH
Dartmouth College</p>
<p>^^ Agree w/ Lewisburg, PA and Bucknell (Have not seen the other two schools or towns.)</p>
<p>Lewisburg is a very quaint attractive town on the edge of the Susquehanna river and Bucknell. It is small, but decent shopping (by most small suburban standards) is not far. If you have a car, its a 10- 15 minute drive. BU also has buses going on the weekend (at least).</p>
<p>The shopping and restaurant choices are better than some of the other small LAC’s we visited and have had kids attend.</p>
<p>Boulder, Co
University Of Colorado, Boulder</p>
<p>Boulder has about 100,000 residents, so at the top of the range. But it doesn’t feel like a big city, it feels like a big town. With lots of fun things to do…I went to CU in the 80’s and am now raising a family here, so I’ve experienced the town from both sides, it is great either way. Amazing access to the out of doors, terrific weather, thriving downtown with great restaurants, people are friendly, public amenities outstanding, all set right at the base of the Rockies.</p>
<p>^^Boulder is indeed a very nice city.</p>
<p>As a person (one of many) who fell in love with Iowa City (pop. 58,000) when I came here for college 30 years ago and could never permanently leave, I can speak to this wonderful little town’s big charms. Even before IC was declared a world “City of Literature” last year by the UN, writers and readers have felt at home here thanks to the literary community of the University of Iowa’s Writer’s Workshop. Back when I was an undergrad, Ian McEwan, Stephen King, Gwendolyn Brooks and many other great writers read their work and answered student questions in my literature class. These days, students likely have to go to see the biggies read at Prairie Lights book store, but great writers are everywhere here.</p>
<p>Another draw, at least every 4 years, is politics. Thanks to the Iowa Caucuses, we Iowans practically have national politicians move in with us at caucus time. And because it is early in the process and the venues are small, you can ask serious questions and see candidates up close. </p>
<p>Beyond that, Iowans generally are thoughtful and kind people. As of last year, we allow marriage for all. Iowa City is supposed to be one of the most educated places in the country, and it is just a very livable, comfortable place.</p>
<p>Boulder (CU Boulder - D1)
Burlington (UVM- D2)
Bozeman (Montana State U - D2 almost). A little slim on the “town” part, even tho it is the exact same size as Burlington. But a spectacular location for the outdoors-inclined.</p>
<p>Another vote for Northampton/Amherst. =) I’d love to go to college in the Pioneer Valley.</p>
<p>Boulder, CO - hands down one of the best college towns.</p>
<p>Lived in CO for awhile and was able to experience Boulder on so many levels. For one, the campus is located right at the foot of the Rockies and that opens doors to all the outdoor adventures. Also ski resorts are 40mins to an hour and half away. Louisville, a city right next door was rated the best city to live in the states this past year.</p>
<p>Chapel Hill is a great town for UNC students</p>
<p>Gainesville,Fl = Mega college town.
University of Florida is one of the largest colleges in the country.</p>