15. University of Colorado – Boulder.
It’s got an unspeakably gorgeous campus and it also ranks consistently on lists of the best party schools in America, so you’re getting the best of both worlds. The distinctive red-tile roofs that top most of the buildings give the college its own personal charm, as do the foothills and mountains that loom just off campus.
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14. University of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame’s campus contains a lot of religious art and architecture which gives the school its beauty. Its old and new campus areas are connected through a Catholic church that is crowned with a golden dome. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate how stunning it is.
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13. Wellesley College.
Located just outside of Boston, Wellesley is not only one of the top women’s colleges, it’s also one of the top colleges in terms of beauty. The campus has that old Boston charm that you’ll see when we mention another Boston-based school later on in this list.
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12. Pepperdine University.
How would you like to live in a dorm with views of the Pacific Ocean? That’s the reality for students at Pepperdine, located in the gorgeous Catalina Islands.
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11. Duke University.
In addition to having a reputation as a top institution of learning and a powerhouse of college basketball, Duke boasts a campus that features some incredible gothic architecture, as well as a 700 acre forest to explore.
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