10 Gorgeous College Campuses

Some college campuses are just more attractive than others. Here is a list of beautiful college campuses in the United States.

1. Pepperdine University (pepperdine.edu)


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Ample sunshine, great beaches and classic Californian architecture make Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus the most aesthetically pleasing campus in the United States. Dorms have ocean views and the celebrity sightings aren’t bad either.


2. Flagler College (flagler.edu)




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Flagler College’s campus in St. Augustine, Florida consists of 15 buildings and beautiful beaches that are just a stone’s throw away. Eight of the buildings are historical structures that have been restored by the college. These buildings, along with the campus’ magnificent centerpiece, the Ponce de Leon, make this school one of the most stunning in existence.

3. Princeton University (princeton.edu)




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Princeton University is known for its beautiful architecture. Some of the most famous college buildings are located on Princeton’s sprawling, old-world campus. Other special features include a man-made lake and the McCarter Theatre Center.

4. Sweet Briar College (sbc.edu)




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Students love the Sweet Briar College campus because it provides something for everyone. The 3,250 acre campus, which is located on a former plantation in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has gorgeous dorms for the all-female student body and 21 historical buildings.

5. Rhodes College (rhodes.edu)




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Rhodes College boasts acres of woods and gothic stone architecture that is reminiscent of the UK’s Oxford campus. Thirteen of the college’s historic buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

6. Stanford University (standford.edu)




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Stanford not only has one of the largest campuses in the world, it also has one of the most aesthetically pleasing. The 8,180 acre campus is located between the scenic cities of San Francisco and San Jose. Distinctive features include Spanish-colonial style buildings and sprawling foothills.

7. Kenyon College (kenyon.edu)





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‘Timeless beauty’ are two words that come to mind when you see Kenyon College. The campus is located in a wonderfully rustic setting. Gothic architecture and the oldest gothic revival building in the United States add to the school’s charm.

8. Loyola Marymount University (lmu.edu)




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Loyola Marymount’s campus has a long-standing reputation as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States and frequently appears on lists like this one. The contemporary campus is perched atop a 150 acre bluff and offers spectacular views of West Los Angeles.

9. Sewanee (sewanee.edu)




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The University of the South, more commonly known as Sewanee, has a 10,000 acre campus that was made for students who love nature. The campus and the surrounding area offer unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. Gothic style buildings and a newly completed centerpiece chapel add to Sewanee’s appeal.

10. Scripps College (scripps.edu)




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The Scripps College campus is relatively small–only 30 acres–but it is absolutely gorgeous. Highlights include lush gardens, Mediterranean Revival Style architecture and beautiful walkways.
actually on the source, it says 20 Gorgeous College Campuses, but I just repost it 10.

now my dream college is changed. funny, it's just like 30 minutes ago hoping that i could enter the Harvard. and it's all changed now :p but still i also want to enter, studying and at least see that 20 gorgeous college campuses with my own 2 eyes (doesn't mean I am studying at 20 campuses at the same period :D)




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