Architectural Design surveyed the nation to find the most beautiful college campuses in the United States
TEXAS, USA — Have you ever wondered which Texas university is the most aesthetically beautiful or architectural gem?
According to the monthly magazine Architectural Digest, Texas is home to three of the most beautiful college campuses in America.
That honor was given to:
Architectural Digest scoured the country to find the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, considering both architectural heritage and environment. 64 universities made the list.
baylor university
Baylor University attracted attention for its Georgian-style buildings and structures found on campus.
According to its website, Baylor University is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 through the efforts of Baptist pioneers. The campus spans approximately 1,000 acres and is located along the Brazos River.
rice university
Rice was noted for its California-inspired charm, thanks to the campus' Mediterranean Revival style.
Chartered in 1891, the 300-acre tree-lined campus is located approximately one mile from Houston's Museum District.
Southern Methodist University
Architectural Digest has added SMU to its list of architectural designs for the Rotunda-like Dallas Hall building at the University of Virginia. According to AD, Dallas Hall was SMU's first building.
SMU's main campus, known as Hilltop, is located on 234 acres in the heart of Dallas.
Click here to see if your alma mater is on Architectural Digest's list of America's Most Beautiful College Campuses. If you're not sure which university to attend, this might help!
