Colleges Where You Can Spread Out on Big Campuses

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1. Berry College (Mount Berry, GA): 27,000 acres
2. United States Military Academy (West Point, NY): 16,080 acres
3. The University of the South (Sewanee, TN): 13,000 acres
4. California Polytechnic State University — San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA): 9,178 acres
5. Duke University (Durham, NC): 8,600+ acres

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6. Stanford University (Stanford, CA): 8,180 acres
7. Pennsylvania State University — University Park (University Park, PA): 7,958 acres (main campus); 22,000+ acres (across all campuses)
8. Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA): 7,000+ acres

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9. United States Air Force Academy (USAF Academy, CO): 6,392 acres
10. Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI): 5,300 acres

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10. University of California, Davis (Davis, CA): 5,300 acres
11. Texas A&M University — College Station (College Station, TX): 5,200 acres
12. Harvard University (Cambridge, MA): 5,000 acres
12. Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL): 5,000+ acres
13. Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS): 4,200 acres

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14. University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT): 4,052 acres

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15. University of Mississippi (University, MS): 3,497 acres

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16. University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK): 3,326 acres

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19. University of Michigan — Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI): 3,070 acres

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Explore Colleges With the Biggest Campuses in the U.S.

Looking for a college where you can enjoy wide-open spaces, scenic nature, and room to breathe? This list of colleges with large campuses highlights schools across the United States that offer expansive grounds, lush landscapes, and a more spacious student experience.

From the massive 27,000-acre campus at Berry College in Georgia—the largest contiguous college campus in the world—to the 16,000-acre United States Military Academy at West Point, these colleges provide much more than just classroom space. Whether you’re into hiking trails, agricultural research fields, or simply enjoying a quiet walk between classes, these big college campuses offer an unmatched blend of academics and outdoor freedom.

These large-campus colleges give students the space to grow—both intellectually and personally. If you’re seeking a university with room to roam, this list is for you.

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