India, March 5 -- When it comes to universities, a campus is often one of the first things that shapes how a school is perceived. After all, choosing a college isn't only about academics or cost, it's also about finding the place you'll call home for the next few years. And not all are created equally.

Perched on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau about an hour's drive from Chattanooga is Sewanee: The University of the South, which topped the list of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States with nearly 70 percent of Tripadvisor reviews using the word "beautiful," according to a study from the University of Melbourne Online, which was shared with Travel + Leisure. The university's 13,000-acre campus is known for its sweeping m...