Know that he will have to satisfy the calculus requirement on campus if he goes to WM as well as complete 4 semesters of foreign language on campus if he hasn’t done that in high school. If he isn’t taking calc in high school and he doesn’t bring up his math SAT, he should plan on bridging that math gap if he does get in.
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I’d definitely call it an urban location. There’s a definite campus, but it’s in the middle of Memphis. Below is a snip from Google Maps.
Some of the southern Colleges That Change Lives schools have been mentioned (Hendrix, Rhodes, Centre, Southwestern, and Austin, for instance). But if Connecticut (or Pennsylvania) are in consideration, you may want to check out some of the midwestern states. The lower midwestern states (like Ohio and Indiana) don’t get the same kind of cold as some of the ones further north.
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College of Wooster (OH): College of Wooster – Colleges That Change Lives
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Denison (OH): Denison University – Colleges That Change Lives
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DePauw (IN): DePauw University – Colleges That Change Lives
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Oberlin (IL): Oberlin College – Colleges That Change Lives
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Wabash (IN) - Men’s college, like Hampden-Sydney mentioned earlier. Wabash College – Colleges That Change Lives
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Wheaton (IL) - A school with stronger religious practices than most schools affiliated with a religion. Wheaton College [IL] – Colleges That Change Lives
And though it’s not a CTCL school, Kenyon would be another one to consider.
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You need to visit Rhodes. It is secluded gated community and your son does not need Calculus 
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From your description of requirements it may hit all of them. (I would table rural suburban untill you will visit. You may attend 4 years and never put a foot in the City. My DD always travel out of the city. So to her it is suburban school with acces to stores, restaurants, activities etc.)
College is literally 1/3 premed, 1/3 pre-law, and 1/3 anything else. Kids are very smart but you also do not get crazy cut throat competition.
Read about Rhodes current president.
@cocoonondagahill there is also option for a semester in DC.
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You mention your son as autistic/ADD in the first sentence of your post. Although you write no accommodations or services are needed is there some reason you mention it? Any aspect of the schools that you are concerned about that they should be Autism friendly or have services or programs available if they should be needed? It sounds like he went to boarding school so adjusting to independent living in college might not be that hard for him like it is for many autistic kids but if this is a concern there are a number of schools that are in the smaller size liberal arts schools you could look at that are supportive of neurodiverse students. https://www.topcollegeconsultants.com/
Is a website with a lot of good information on colleges that are supportive of neurodiverse students.
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Thank you Coast55 for your response. I mentioned ASD/ADD because, he fits the quirky profile, he is looking for a small college environment where he can get to know his professors. His older brother is also autistic, and did require accommodations in every year of school and we are familiar with many of the college consultants who assist parents with students with disabilities (we hired an excellent one). Some colleges are more friendly about ASD students than others. We have toured numerous ones that have programs for our older son. This son, we are looking for now will be comfortable at a small college. He has been very happy at his boarding school and is the proctor of his dorm. We are not concerned about the transition or an adjustment in terms of his independent living. He has not used any supports, accommodations or services. We just want to make sure it is a good fit.
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My D21 is at W&L so I can speak to that specifically; if you have questions feel free to PM.
She considered many of the schools on your son’s list. While her profile and career aspirations were different, I’d be happy to share her perspectives. We know kids currently attending most of these schools.
Best of luck finding that perfect fit. 
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Please do you your homework on how UK universities differ from the US is several key ways:-
Much less flexibility over what you study
If you change your mind on your course you might have to start over
No handholding of students
Lots of independent study
Fewer contact hours
High stakes essays and written exams which determine your grades
Alcohol is available and legal from 18, and many activities revolve around it
Potential issues with internships and jobs on return to US
Don’t under estimate how dark it is in Scotland in the winter!
UK schools suit independent self starters. Accommodations will be minimal. Self advocacy is needed with everything.
It can be amazing for the right student tho.
Good luck!
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CollegeMamb0, thank you! We are aware, it is so different. We toured: Trinity, St. Andrews, Stirling and Galway. A much more streamlined approach compared to American Universities. Some parts we like, its so simple, pick your major and off you go. But other parts, were a bit daunting, like housing. We love Scotland, so any excuse to visit is exciting to us.
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Just a point of clarification, William and Mary does not have a calculus requirement. The math proficiency can be met by taking statistics or any other course in the math department.
OP, I currently have a 2E (ADD and dyslexic) student at William and Mary. Like @DramaMama2021’s kid, he is a STEM major but his college list included all of the Southern schools you are considering plus Rhodes, Rice and Emory. He applied early decision to William and Mary and is thriving there. I’m also happy to answer any questions you may have
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Yes…I meant math requirement. Apologize for my lack of clarity!
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another vote to look at Sewanee. It probably checks all the boxes and it’s GORGEOUS
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Another vote for Centre. That school is just so special, there’s no other way to put it. You get an immediate feeling of respect and acceptance the moment you step foot on campus.
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Scrolled down to suggest Centre and Sewanee…and lo and behold, those are the two most recent suggestions! Both seem like good fits here.
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I agree. I really felt bad when my daughter decided to attend another school. Everyone I talked to at Centre was so kind and helpful, plus their aid package was great. My daughter attended a soccer camp there and the whole family decided to come along. I asked someone (I can’t remember who) if there were any students on campus or folks in town who might be able to give my younger daughter a couple of basketball lessons (she was missing her practices at home) while we were there. The women’s bball coach volunteered to do it! He was amazing and really helped her improve her shot. It really is a great school.
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I think Centre is a lovely school, I know about 20 kids per year who go there. 100% of the boys I know who go there are athletes, about 80% of girls. I think it (like many other small LAC"s) is tough for boys who aren’t athletes, but girls seem to have it easier.
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