25 East Coast College Campuses So Stunning They Belong in a Movie

24. Bryn Mawr College – Bryn Mawr, PA

A pioneering institution in women's education, Bryn Mawr is also famed for its early and influential adoption of Collegiate Gothic architecture. Designed to rival the beauty of older men's colleges, its campus features stunning stone buildings like Pembroke Hall and the Great Hall in Thomas Library, characterized by intricate carvings, towers, and cloisters. These structures are set within a beautiful, leafy suburban landscape designed with input from Frederick Law Olmsted. Bryn Mawr remains a visually cohesive and historically significant campus, embodying academic rigor within architectural splendor.