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Searching for sights - what are the 50 most beautiful college campuses in America?

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!

a year ago

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!

a year ago

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