Bard Included in US News and World Report’s 30 Most Beautiful College Campuses
Blithewood Garden. Photo by Peter Aaron ’68
US News and World Report included Bard in its 2026 list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses. The list selects “colleges and universities known for beautiful campuses with attributes such as stunning architecture, picturesque settings or spectacular landscaping.” US News and World Report describes Bard as a “breathtaking campus,” with “architectural gems and serene natural landscapes.” “More than 200 buildings, including 45 residence halls, range from ivy-adorned stone estates built in the early 1800s to glassy modern structures—many designed by renowned architects ranging from Andrew Jackson Davis and Charles Babcock to modern talents like Frank Gehry and Maya Lin,” they write.
Last year, Travel and Leisure also featured Bard in its list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses.
Post Date: 02-11-2026
Last year, Travel and Leisure also featured Bard in its list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses.
Post Date: 02-11-2026