Illinois College Campus Named One of the ‘Most Beautiful’ in US

Moving away for the first time to attend college is an exciting time for high school seniors, meeting new people, having new freedoms, and exploring a new campus.

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We've recently shared rankings of U.S. colleges and universities that revealed which schools were the best, and which were the worst. Illinois and Wisconsin schools were represented on both lists.

Colleges Can Be Beautiful in Small Towns and in Big Cities

When walking onto campus at a college or university you're considering attending, the first impression is crucial.

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Because of location, some schools will have a more visually pleasing campus than others, from the colleges that make up most of their entire town, to schools that are situated right in the middle of a bustling city.

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Regardless of what you may consider a beautiful college campus, there's a new ranking from Travel and Leisure of the 25 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the U.S., which includes an Illinois and Wisconsin school.

Several Midwestern College Campuses Dubbed 'Most Beautiful' in America

After reviewing and studying colleges and universities across the United States, from the "perfectly manicured lawns" of resort-like Florida campuses to the unique architecture of the "European-inspired Gothic universities of the Northeast, here are the top 3 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America:

1. Stanford University, California

A highlight of the gorgeous Stanford campus is the "mile-long, tree-lined Palm Drive leads up to the expansive green oval Main Quad," according to Travel and Leisure.

2. Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA

Known as "the world's largest contiguous college campus" it has over 27,000 acres of lakes, forests, and mountains. Henry Ford is the school's biggest donor, according to Travel and Leisure.

3. University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

Watch the movie Rudy and you'll see just how incredible the campus at the University of Notre Dame is.

18. University of Wisconsin at Madison

Nothing beats the lakeshore setting of UW-Madison with sunsets and views of the water.

21. University of Chicago

Located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's south side, the University of Chicago campus has "215 acres that include an official botanical garden."

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