Multiple Carolina Colleges in Cities with the Lowest Crime Rate

Whenever you are looking at colleges to visit, one of the first things your parents will think of is your safety. For many, college is their first time being this far from their family and friends. So, your safety is one of the most important factors when deciding on a school. For both you and your parents it will make the transition to independence a lot smoother. Not only is it important that the school you choose is safe, but also the city it is located in. College Cliffs is analyzing colleges in cities with the lowest crime rate. This is probably a great list to start with when it comes to finding a pretty safe school. The rankings are based on which college city reported the least amount of violent and property crimes per 1,000 residents. Wondering which Carolina cities made this list?

Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina is one of the first Carolina colleges on the list. They have a pretty low crime rate in Clemson with a rate of 0.002 reported crimes per 1,000 students. The low crime rate on the campus of Clemson University also makes it one of the safest college campuses in the United States. The school offers amazing resources and has a strict code of conduct that everyone must adhere to.

The other Carolina college that made the list is North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. This may not be that surprising because Raleigh was named one of the safest cities in America just last year. So, the fact the college campus is located here probably adds to the fact that it's a pretty safe school decision. The population in Raleigh is quite large causing their violent crime rate to be about 4.15 per 1,000 residents annually. The university's police department also improves the school's safety with several different programs they offer to students.

The Carolinas are home to some great, safe college options. But, there are also tons of other schools in different cities across the U.S. Check out the full report here and see what other colleges are in safe cities around the country.

There is no shortage of gorgeous college and University Campuses in the United States. Many look straight out of a movie, in fact, some have had movies filmed there. And if someone were to ask you which you think is the most beautiful you may very well be biased. I know I would be. What makes a campus pretty? Greenspace, architecture,  history, and a gorgeous setting, all these are factors that impact beauty. So, bias aside which are the most stunning college campuses in the United States? Our friends over at USA By The Numbers compiled a list of what they feel fit that bill. And they included one North Carolina university as one of the most beautiful college campuses.

The North Carolina institution is the 5th ranked University on this list of most beautiful college campuses.l It's well known for its basketball team, is located in the Triangle area of North Carolina, and features a shade of blue as its color. Think you know? It's also an extremely difficult school to get accepted to, as are all of the schools on this list. It's the only one in the top 5 not in the Northeast as well. I've walked through what this author considers the most beautiful, and while yes it's pretty and charming, I'm not sure I'd put it straight to the top. You can read the full list of 17 schools USA By The Numbers included here. Or keep reading to see the top 5.

Nestled just across the river from Boston in Cambridge Massachusettes is Harvard University. I've actually been to Harvard and strolled the campus. It's well known for its historic Harvard Yard. But like every other school on this list. You won't just randomly be accepted. You have to be pretty damn smart, to get into Harvard. Although I guess you could say "what like it's hard".

Another thing that USA By The Numbers, mentioned, and that I must see, is that Annenberg Hall is the closest thing on this continent to the Hogwarts Great Hall.

New York's Columbia University takes the title of the second most beautiful college campus. Its rich history dates back prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You have to be old to have that much space in New York City. The Roman architecture is picturesque, and numerous monuments grace the campus.

Known for its famed George Square Park, New York University, or NYU for short is located around Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village Manhattan. You may recognize images of NYU from the original Gossip Girl Series.

You may recognize Georgetown's iconic clock tower, from this private University in Washington, DC. It's located in the quaint neighborhood of DC with the same name. I haven't ventured over to the university, but I absolutely adore the Georgetown neighborhood. It makes you forget that you're in a major city. with a quaint feel. Some of the most beautiful buildings include Gaston Hall and Dahlgren Chapel.

Of course, the North Carolina University that's featured on this list is Duke University. The Durham North Carolina campus is instantly recognizable by the famed Duke Chapel. It sets the tone for this gorgeous gothic-style campus. There are also the Sarah P. Dukes Gardens. Even I who only cheers for Duke when they play one other NC school, can admit it's deserving of being on this list.