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Obviously everyone will be biased towards the college campus that they roamed while they were in college or being a fan of the college. This is an unbiased review of the most incredible college campuses in the Midwest. Out of the 1,800 universities and colleges in the Midwest region, here are the top 10 college campuses in the Midwest. #1 University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame is one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. It has been renowned for its beautiful campus. The admissions office is one of the most well-recognized buildings on the campus with its golden dome. #2 Iowa State University Iowa State University Iowa State University is Iowa’s only land grant university. Known for its large central campus, Iowa State University has been given numerous awards for its beautiful campus. Beardshere and Curtiss Halls are two of the most iconic buildings on campus. Iowa State also has the largest public art collection in the nation. #3 University of Wisconson University of Wisconsin The University of Wisconsin sits in the middle of Madison Wisconsin giving the campus an urban feel. The campus also sits in between two lakes, Lake Mendota and Lake Monoma. Madison has one of the most unique downtowns in all of the Midwest so having its campus here makes it even more special. #4 University of Illinois University of Illinois The University of Illinois was established in 1867. One of the most beautiful parts of the campus lies in between the auditorium and union. The university sits on an urban campus which makes it even more impressive. #5 University of Missouri University of Missouri Located in Columbia, Missouri, the University of Missouri was founded in 1839. The university is one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Many people do not know of the beauty found on the Mizzou campus. #5 The University of Washington in St. Louis University of Washington in St. Louis The University of Washington in St. Louis is one of the most prestigious universities in the Midwest. Brookings Hall is the most iconic building on campus and has the look of an older European university. #6 University of Chicago University of Chicago Established in 1890, the University of Chicago has become one of the most highly regarded universities in the world. The campus sits just south of downtown Chicago. The Chicago skyline offers a beautiful backdrop for the university. #7 Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago is situated on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The Madonna Della Strada Chapel is the most recognizable building on campus with the lake directly behind it. #8 Purdue Unversity Founded in 1869, Purdue was named after John Purdue who was a businessman that wanted a research university named after him. Purdue is highly regarded for its research departments and its agricultural colleges. The campus is roughly 2,600 acres in size. #9 Ohio State University Ohio State University Ohio State University is known for its large central campus. Walkways cross through the central campus in a beautiful way. Thompson Library is a large iconic building overlooking the central campus. The incredible network of paths on its central campus was created in place of the most popular routes students would take to class. #10 University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the University of Minnesota is the largest university in Minnesota. It sits right across the river from Downtown Minneapolis which gives it an incredible setting. Overall, the Midwest is full of beautiful campuses but this list covers the ultimate campuses in the Midwest. Even if you believe others belong on this list, you cannot deny the beauty found on the ones listed.