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Most Beautiful College Campuses Includes This Picturesque South Carolina Campus

Author Debbie Nance

It’s that time of year when many are walking across the stage to bid farewell to their college campus. However, others look to new beginnings in the Fall. And, a most beautiful college campuses list includes this picturesque South Carolina campus.

Which School Is On Most Beautiful College Campuses List

According to Travel+Leisure, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina lands at number 23 on their list of most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. The publication points to the stunning landscape of the ‘750-acre wooded’ location.

And, a few of the positives from Furman’s campus that attract students and visitors include the lake, a Japanese temple near the ‘Asia Garden’ and an 18-hole golf course in addition to plenty of walking trails.

So, we used to live in Greenville, South Carolina. And, I remember my husband and I always remarked that Furman was a pretty setting for a college campus.

Apparently, others agree. Founded in 1826, Furman is the oldest private university in South Carolina, according to their website. And, the university is consistently recognized among the country’s top schools.

More About Most Beautiful College Campuses Recipient

In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks Furman University as the top rated liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina. Furthermore, Furman is rated in the top 10% among Best Colleges in America, Colleges with the Best Professors and Best Colleges for Student Athletes in America.

Plus, with a small campus population, this most beautiful college campuses recipient boasts average class sizes of just 14. Wow. Looking back at the class sizes of my state university in Texas, I was 1 among anywhere from 150 to 500.

So, in addition to campus beauty alone, Furman can be attractive to students who don’t want to feel lost or just a number among a huge crowd.

Therefore, if you find yourself getting ready to take those college campus tours, you might keep this university among most beautiful college campuses in mind.

And, to see the full list read the complete article from Travel+Leisure. By the way, there’s one from North Carolina on the list, too!


Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

Only Two South Carolina Universities Made US News Best Colleges List

US News and World Report recently released their 2024 Best Colleges rankings. And in the national rankings, only two South Carolina Universities were named as the best colleges. In contrast, in North Carolina 16 schools were named on the list. Of course, this list isn’t the be all end all. But let’s face it, looking at colleges can be overwhelming. And having any sort of data as a starting point, if you don’t know where you want to go or what you want to study, is important. I was lucky enough to know exactly where I wanted to go to school from a young age and was able to make that dream a reality. But many students don’t know where they want to go or perhaps don’t have the grades to get into their dream school. There are so many colleges across not only South Carolina, but the region, and nationally.

These rankings are undeniably just one of numerous things that should be considered when making the decision on where to study. Some students prefer a smaller institution, while others want a large college experience. Location plays a big part in the decision as well and of course affordability or availability of scholarships. So which two South Carolina schools are among the nation’s best colleges? It’s the two largest of course. The rivals. If you live in the state you probably have an opinion on which school is the best. Which ones ranked where? You’ll have to keep reading to find out. Below you’ll find information including enrollment and tuition for these as well as the SC schools that ranked regionally. Interested in another school or the full list? You can read that here.

  • 86. Clemson University

    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - JUNE 10: A view of Tillman Hall on the campus of Clemson University on June 10, 2020 in Clemson, South Carolina.

    Located in the college town of the same name Clemson ranked 86th on the US News list and was the highest-ranked institution in South Carolina. In the fall of 2022 Clemson had an undergrad enrollment of 22,566. Tuition is pricey at $15,558 for in-state students and $39,502 for out-of-state students.

  • 124. University of South Carolina

    GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the South Carolina Gamecocks flag during the game against the University of Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium November 11, 2006 in Gainesville, Florida.

    Ranking just under 40 spots below is the other major state institution University of South Carolina. In the fall of 2022, 27,343 students called Columbia and USC home. Tuition is slightly cheaper than Clemson at $33,928 (out-of-state) and $12,688 for in-state.

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