Princeton Review: Most Beautiful Campus Can be Found in Winter Park, Florida (LOOK)
By Russell WesterholmIf a picturesque campus helps students relax, then these schools warrant extra consideration during the college selection process.
Many schools on The Princeton Review's "Most Beautiful Campus" list appeared on the same one a year ago, but in different positions. For example, Rollins College jumped from sixth a year ago to top the ranking. Meanwhile, Colgate University fell from first to ninth.
Like last year, schools in coastal cities and towns tended to be ranked higher, with the landlocked Colgate serving as an exception. Studies have shown the adverse effects of academic pressure college students sometimes feel, especially around the end of a semester.
Some schools will offer free massages or play time with therapy animals, but these campuses have beautiful spots to just sit and unwind built right in.
1. Rollins College
Location: Winter Park, Fla.
Acceptance rate: 57 percent
2. Southern Methodist University
Location: Dallas, Texas
Acceptance rate: 52 percent
3. Rhodes College
Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Acceptance rate: 60 percent
4. St. Mary's College of Maryland
Location: St. Mary's City, Md.
Acceptance rate: 79 percent
5. Pepperdine University
Location: Malibu, Calif.
Acceptance rate: 35 percent
6. Scripps College
Location: Claremont, Calif.
Acceptance rate: 27 percent
7. Elon University
Location: Elon, N.C.
Acceptance rate: 54 percent
8. Florida Southern College
Location: Lakeland, Fla.
Acceptance rate: 45 percent
9. Colgate
Location: Hamilton, N.Y.
Acceptance rate: 27 percent
10. Bennington College
Location: Bennington, Vt.
Acceptance rate: 72 percent
