America's Top 37 Most Aesthetically Pleasing Religious Colleges

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Lisette Marie
June 20, 2025

30. Hillsdale College: Classical Elegance in Michigan

Christ Chapel at Hillsdale College was begun in 2017 and dedicated in 2019. The 27,500-square-foot chapel seats 1,400. The neoclassical building—inspired by Philadelphia’s Christ Church and St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London—was designed by Duncan G. Stro. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Dclemens1971

Hillsdale College, an independent liberal arts institution with a strong Christian foundation, champions classical education, and its campus reflects this commitment to enduring principles. Nestled in southern Michigan, Hillsdale boasts a distinguished collection of neoclassical and collegiate Gothic buildings, characterized by stately columns, red brick, and intricate detailing. The campus feels both historic and impeccably maintained, with thoughtful landscaping and a commanding central quad. It’s a place where intellectual rigor meets refined aesthetics, offering a quiet, dignified beauty that speaks to a timeless pursuit of truth and virtue, far from urban distractions.

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