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1、美国最佳大学排名网日前公布了全美最美大学校园排行榜，北卡罗来纳州的埃隆大学位居榜首，著名的常春藤盟校达特茅斯学院、哈佛大学、普林斯顿大学、耶鲁大学和康奈尔大学等排名在前30以内。埃隆大学创建于1889年，占地面积2.43平方公里。其校园是景观和教育资源完美结合的典范，曾被普林斯顿评论、纽约时报等多个机构评为全美最美校园。这里是数部影片的拍摄地点，包括丹泽尔华盛顿主演的单挑。排名第二的凯尼恩学院位于俄亥俄州，建于1827年，以哥特式建筑而闻名。福布斯杂志2010年将它评为“全球最美大学校园”之一。排名第三的是南方大学塞沃尼分校，位于田纳西州，同样以哥特式建筑闻名，也被众多杂志评为“最美校园”

2、著名的常春藤盟校达特茅斯学院排名第九，哈佛大学排名第11，斯坦福大学排名第19，普林斯顿大学第21，耶鲁大学第24，康奈尔大学第26。此外，西点军校排名第32，杜克大学第35，明尼苏达大学第50。这一排行榜基于最佳大学排名网对大学毕业生的校园印象调查，同时综合美国媒体对大学校园的排名情况。 The 50 Most Amazing College Campuses When choosing a college, many students overlook one of the most important factors: quality of life. At The Best Co

3、lleges one of our goals is to emphasize to students the importance of the context and learning environment in which they choose to get educated. In polling that weve conducted of recent college graduates, there is one thing in particular that stands out as playing a vital role in how a student perce

4、ives her last four years of education. The campus setting. And beautiful college campuses rule the day.Because students who graduate from beautiful campuses typically report higher overall satisfaction with their college experience, we decided to put together these rankings of the 50 prettiest colle

5、ge campuses in the United States.50. University of Minnesota Not only is the main campus of the University of Minnesota located in the “Happiest City in America” it also starts our list of the prettiest college campuses in the country. Ranked as a Public Ivy school for its excellence in academic sta

6、ndards, this campus boasts great facilities like the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, and the oldest building on campus, Pillsbury Hall. Students will enjoy the view between the East and West sides of campus as they cross the Mississippi river via the Washington Avenue Bridge. 49. Wake Forest Univer

7、sity Consistently ranked among the Top 25 universities in the country, Wake Forest boasts the T.K. Hearn Plaza (the Quad) as a hub for student life. This feature allow for plenty of social gathering opportunities and is also the site of the infamous “Rolling the Quad” after major sports victories fo

8、r the Demon Deacons. The Reynolda Campus area hosts all of the Undergrad programs as well as a few of the Graduate programs, in buildings that pull from regional architectural influences. The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, named after the foundation for which major funding was dispersed during the early

9、 1900s, features views of the 350 acres designated in the Carolina hills for the campus. 48. University of Colorado-Boulder Among the top public universities in the country, the University of Colorado also features great facilities to round-out student life and benefit social experiences. The main c

10、ampus west end features The Hill which includes lots of shopping, bars, restaurants and some prime residential spots for students wishing to not live in a dormitory setting. One of the most well-known buildings on the sprawling campus is the Mackey Auditorium. The building houses most performing art

11、s programs for the University and was fashioned with a Neo-Gothic style. Most buildings on campus incorporate local products like sandstone and multi-leveled roofs that feature red tiles. Campus also features the Center for Community AKA the “C4C” a state-of-the-art facility for students which featu

12、res commonly used student facilities as well as a 25% more energy efficient dining hall for the students. Its not just the views that are great from the C4C, you can also eat there 24 hours a day. 47. Northwestern University While everyone loves a good weekend in Chi-town, students attending the sub

13、urban campus of Northwester in the Evanston, Illinois area will tell you that the historical importance of their campus adds to its charm. Located on the edge of Lake Michigan, the campus offers great spring and summer breezes but may also see a few feet of lake-effect snow in the winter! Students w

14、ill be greeted by “The Arch” as they walk onto the main campus, introducing you to the late 1800s architecture. University Hall is the second building constructed on campus (1869) and the oldest building still standing. In a vast difference from the “historical” side of campus dont miss the Universi

15、ty Library, built in 1970, which features a Brutalist style. 46. Scripps College Ranked as one of the top private colleges exclusively for women in the country, the gorgeous California campus features mostly Mission Revival-inspired architecture including the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery and the

16、 Margaret Fowler Garden area. The campus, which prides itself on sustainability, also features lush landscaping throughout the campus, that features tulip trees, sycamores, almond and orange trees. The Claremont campus has been featured in The Princeton Review for accolades such as “Dorms Like Palac

17、es” (#4), “Most Beautiful Campus” (#17), and “Best Campus Food” (#19). 45. Bryn Mawr College Named for the town its located in (itself named for a Welsh word meaning “big hill”), this Pennsylvania campus features beautiful buildings such as the M. Carey Thomas Library which is surrounded by the Cloi

18、sters area, an open area of the campus that includes a fountain and green space. Much of the campus was designed by noted landscape designers Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted. Some of the womens colleges other notable buildings include the beautiful Great Hall building and the Marjorie Walter

19、Goodhart Theater, full of ornamental ironwork designs by Samuel Yellin in the Gothic Revival style. 44. Texas A&M University Texas A&M boasts one of the largest campuses in America at 5200 acres. When you think of Texas A&M you think about the 12th man and Kyle Field. Steeped in tradition, the crowd

20、s at Aggie Football games are some of the best in the land. Spread out on the vast campus is the library of former President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, as well as the Corps Arches in the Quadrangle, an area featured to honor and welcome Cadets to the campus. 43. Florida State Universit

21、y The Tallahassee chop has a long history in college football but exploring the gorgeous campus is as good a way to spend a Saturday as taking in a Florida State football game. The Florida State campus features several historical “Southern Style” dorms and buildings as well as the stoic Heritage Tow

22、er and the signature Spanish moss sprawling over the campus. The Heritage Grove is one of the most noteworthy areas of Florida State, featuring several interesting buildings and sports complexes as well the Westcott building, one of the most prominent on campus. 42. Rice University Located in downto

23、wn Houstons Museum District, Rice University has still found a way to provide plenty of green space for its students. Priding itself as an emotionally responsible campus, Duncan Hall, the Math and Science Center, is one of the favorite buildings on campus. Two newer residential dorms, McMurtry Colle

24、ge and Duncan College, are LEED Gold certified. Based on the request of the Universitys first presidents watchful eye, nearly every building on campus was crafted in Byzantine style featuring sand and pink-colored bricks, large archways, and columns. 41. Sweet Briar College Located at the foothills

25、of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sweet Briar College is another womens college on our list of beautiful campuses. Most of the campus buildings feature the architecture of Ralph Adams Cram. One of the highlights of the campus is the Equestrian center (situated on approximately 130 acres) which hosts the

26、schools 7-riding teams. 21 of the 30 campus buildings have been designated by the National Historic Registrars office as historic buildings. 40. University of California-Santa Cruz When you compile a lists of the most beautiful campuses in the country, you could in theory list dozens of schools up a

27、nd down the Pacific Coast that get a huge boost for their beautiful settings but for our list were only including the best of the best. The campus of UC Santa Cruz certainly fits. Its nestled near Monterrey Bay and boasts natural wonders like Porter Caves, a hiking trails and open space reserve call

28、ed Pogonip, and multiple views of Californias trademark Redwoods. 39. University of San Diego The small private University of San Diego features stunning Pacific Ocean views from the Alcal Park corner of campus but of course, with the campus being in San Diego its all gorgeous. If the Alcala views a

29、rent enough for you, stroll around campus and youll be able to take in breath-taking views of the San Diego Harbor, the Coronado Islands, and La Jolla. Nearly every building located on the campus features a 16th-century Spanish Renaissance architectural style, of course keeping close to the founders

30、 Catholic roots. 38. Wellesley College Located just 12 miles west of downtown Boston, one of the top womens institutions in the country has loads of charm. The 500 acre campus offers elite female students opportunities with over 50 bachelor degrees as well as the opportunity to compete in NCAA Divis

31、ion III sports. The campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., who hailed from Boston, and was determined that the look of the campus would not be average but far superior to any other campus. Some favorite spots on campus designed by Olmstead and his team include the wooded areas surroundin

32、g Lake Waban and the open meadows contained within the limits of campus. The designers made sure to design the campus so that it was well integrated into the topography of the area, instead of following the typical quad surrounded by buildings set up that was popular and ubiquitous at the time. 37.

33、Rollins College Nestled just outside of Orlando, Florida, Rollins College sits along the banks of Lake Virginia. This small private college boasts great year-round weather and keeping with the Florida lifestyle, even offers something called “Fox Day” every year, a time when all students are encourag

34、ed to miss class and enjoy the local community (i.e. Disney!). In 2000, the New York Times did a feature on a campus standout, a memorial called the Peace Monument, which was constructed of a German artillery shell surrendered by Germany at the end of the First World War. 36. Whitman College While y

35、ou may have heard of Whitman College, you may not realize that it is located in Wall Walla, Washington. The campus, built around the natural beauty of Walla Walla, features miles of trails, streams, ponds, and numerous outdoor sculptures. Many of the buildings on campus cling to a Victorian design s

36、cheme, but several of the new facilities have been erected with more modern designs. One of the largest areas of the campus is known as Ankeny Field, which is the main quad area. The campus also holds the deed to a local nature preserve, the Johnston Wilderness Campus, which is used for social event

37、s and research purposes. 35. Duke University While Duke is commonly recognized as a top institution of learning, it can also claim beautiful grounds. The 8600 acre campus features highlights like the Duke Chapel and the Perkins Library. Nearly every building on the west side of campus was constructe

38、d with Collegiate Gothic architecture in mind. Some of the east side campus buildings, including several dormitories, have been designed Georgian-style, including the famous Baldwin Auditorium. For the nature lovers, the Duke Forest is a must see. The over 700 acre-wood contains a variety of trees a

39、nd is an active area for science research. The Sarah P. Duke Memorial Gardens is also a must visit. 34. Sonoma State University One of the top “green” campuses in the country, nearly every building on the Sonoma State campus has set the standard for small universities to give their students the best

40、 overall experience. The nearly 59,000 square foot student center has been a model for colleges around the country, as it was built with sustainability in mind. The facility was constructed using UV ray reflective roofing, recycled rubber indoor track, recycled glass reinforced structural brick, rec

41、ycled seat belts to upholster seating, and reclaimed water plumbing non-potable water systems. The campus is not just environmentally friendly with its buildings, it also has a wonderfully close relationship to local nature, with miles of walking trails and fantastic access to Redwood trees. 33. Uni

42、versity of Alabama The 1800 acre Alabama campus features many Greek Revival buildings. Several buildings (4) on the campus, including the Presidents home, were all built pre-Civil War, survived the conflict, and are still used today. The center of the campus is the Quad, fronted by a campanile equip

43、ped with a 25-bell carillon. The campus includes many cultural centers, including an art museum, a Natural History museum, the Allen Bales Theater, Marion Gallaway Theater, Morgan Auditorium, and the Frank M. Moody Music Building. The University also runs an arboretum. 32. United States Military Aca

44、demy (West Point) A campus filled with Neo-Gothic inspired buildings, all constructed from gray and black granite, must be the home of a prestigious campus. About 50 miles north of New York City you will find the United States Military Academy. The campus, which educates and trains some of our armed

45、 forces bravest, is considered a national landmark. The 15,000 acre campus offers stunning views of the famous Hudson River and Highland Falls. The famous cemetery on grounds is the final resting place for some of the most prominent members of our countrys military including George Armstrong Custer,

46、 Winfield Scott, William Westmoreland and many Medal of Honor recipients. 31. University of the Pacific Originally founded as California Wesleyan College, the now named University of the Pacific not only operates as a top institution in California but also a make-shift movie set. High Time, Raiders

47、of the Lost Ark, and The Sure Thingare just a few of the films that have used the picturesque campus for a backdrop. One of the most commonly recognized symbols of the campus is the Burns Tower. The bell tower can be seen all over the campus area and hovers over common student gathering places. 30.

48、Washington University in St. Louis Located in one of the quintessential “All-American” towns, St. Louis, Missouri, Washington University is one of the most prestigious research universities in the country. While the campus is divided into multiple locations, the total 11 million square feet of buildings include many notable and beautiful buildings, including Seigle Hall, Francis Field (site of much of the 1904 Olympic Games), and Danforth University Center. 29. University of Wisconsin-Madison