Condé Nast Traveler searched for the “most beautiful college campuses” in America, finding these Tar Heel state gems.

Beauty may not be the first thing that sits atop the list of criteria a student considers when selecting a college, but the look and feel of a campus can certainly be a deciding factor.

Stanford University in Palo Alto is home to one of the most beautiful ... and Art Deco to Italian Romanesque Revival. Popular spots include Doheny Library and the courtyard of the Cinema School.