Hi Everyone, I'm starting to put together my college list and campus vibe is super important to me. So, which colleges are considered to have the top 50 most stunning campuses in America? Any info would be great!
Sure, I can definitely provide some suggestions! While beauty can be quite subjective, and the "most beautiful" campus can depend on what you like (urban settings, rural settings, historic buildings, modern architecture, etc.), here are some known for their stunning campuses (in no particular order):
1. University of Virginia
2. Brown University
3. University of Colorado Boulder
4. Stanford University
5. Princeton University
6. University of Notre Dame
7. University of San Diego
8. Dartmouth College
9. University of California, Santa Cruz
10. University of California, Santa Barbara
11. Pepperdine University
12. Texas Christian University
13. Elon University
14. Vanderbilt University
15. Louisiana State University
16. Georgetown University
17. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
18. Florida Southern College
19. Washington University in St. Louis
20. The Ohio State University
21. University of Mississippi
22. Loyola Marymount University
23. Indiana University Bloomington
24. University of Hawaii at Manoa
25. Colorado State University
This list only covers half of what you asked for, but all these universities have beautiful campuses with impressive architecture, planned landscapes, and/or natural beauty. Be sure to consider things like climate, location (city vs. countryside), size of the campus, etc. when thinking about what makes a campus beautiful to you. If you want to find more universities, maybe consider taking virtual tours to get a sense of the campus vibe, scenery, and environment. Also, you might want to visit in person if you have a chance. Remember, a campus might look beautiful in pictures but it's only when you step foot onto it that you can truly feel if it's right for you. Hope this helps!
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