<p>I'm thinking about applying to one of these universities and campus scenery is a big factor for me. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>All of that are ugly as crap. That's why though I'm instate I refuse to apply to a single SUNY school no matter what. </p>
<p>Though I think I heard Stony Brook is the SUNY in the nicest location - Binghampton is in a rural desolate area, Albany is in a nice already but has a ugly campus (if u can call it a campus) and the rest I'm unsure about but they are almost all stuck in the unexplored northern mountain regions.</p>
<p>hmm thanks for the reply</p>
<p>Plz do not listen to the above post. </p>
<p>I live in NYS and I for one am not very interested in the SUNY schools but I happen to know that some of them have relatively pretty campuses. Geneseo for one has a very pretty campus with ivy and old buildings you would be surprised its a public college. Binghamton (thats how its spelled) is also very nice and has a great reputation as one of the stand out SUNY schools. I have to admit there are some that are very shabby and boring looking but there are a few pretty schools and you should visit to find out. Albany is another one that has a relatively nice campus.</p>
<p>Those two descriptions create an oxymoron.</p>
<p>Though, seriously, probably Geneseo or Stony Brook.</p>
<p>Actually, some of the SUNY schools are very competitive now. Oneonta is a beautiful campus, New Paltz is nice also.</p>
<p>I agree that both Oneonta and Geneseo have nice campuses. They are a bit remote, however.</p>
<p>Geneseo's really beautiful. Like someone else said, you'd be surprised it's not a private liberal arts college.</p>
<p>Ok I live in Setauket NY , the town neighboring Stony Brook. SBU is literally a 5 minute walk from my house.</p>
<p>Anyways, the school is in a nice location, as far as proximity to New York City. The Long Island RailRoad Stony Brook stop is literally on campus, so you can easily take the train and go to NYC (which is a 80/90 min ride).
As far as Summer goes, there are like 50 beaches in the area. The closest one, West Meadow beach, is like a 5 min bike ride away from campus. Very beautiful, on the Long Island sound.
The school is in a very affluent area. The north shore of Long Island is considered one of the richest areas on the east coast. After a 5-10 minute bike ride north of campus , you will find yourself amongst beautiful millionaire homes, Bentleys and Porsches, etc. </p>
<p>The actual campus isn't the prettiest, it's no Cornell or Harvard. There are beautiful buildings such as the Wang Center, which was donated by Long Island billionaire Charles Wang. The university hospital looks like something straight out of Star Wars, very cool looking.</p>
<p>I'm definitely applying to Stony Brook as safety, very good school. TOO close to home though lol. It is considered the second best SUNY, behind Binghamton.</p>
<p>Also, if you were looking at more rural schools. Definitely check out Binghamton (best SUNY), Geneseo, and New Paltz. All in very beautiful, but secluded areas.</p>
<p>I think Stony Brook has become beautiful. It has a central plaza with a fountain, a walkway with street lights and benches straight out of Paris. It also has a cool water feature between the library and the Administration building. </p>
<p>New is an outdoor amphitheater. </p>
<p>Geneseo and New Paltz are both pretty, and both are attached to cute towns. New Paltz has the better location.</p>
<p>ugh, I think New Paltz is awful. LOL funny how tastes differ. Oneonta and Cortland were nice. Geneseo is called the public Ivy but apparently there isn't much happening around town. I've heard Plattsburgh (sp?)is pretty.</p>
<p>I agree with some of the previous entries. Oneonta has a beautiful campus.</p>
<p>SUNY Oswego is absolutely gorgeous. It sits directly on the banks of Lake Ontario. You can see the lake from most buildings. Upstate NY is also pretty spectacular...it all looks very rural, lots of trees, rolling hills, wild animals (deer, rabbits, etc).</p>
<p>Geneseo hands down. Oneonta may be in a picturesque area, but based on the campus alone, Geneseo takes it.</p>
<p>Of the SUNY's I've only visited New Paltz, and found it to have some charm. It has a nice lake on campus and there are ducks and swans that frequent there, nice trees and it's in a beautiful area. We drove down through the town to the Ulster campgrounds and passed gorgeous farm lands, hills in the distance and fields of wildflowers. However, the campus buildings are not the prettiest to look at. Hiking is popular here and I understand there are some amazingly beautiful trails. Fall must be incredible anywhere in upstate NY.</p>
<p>I think that choosing a school based on looks is not the best idea. I did that and I was very sorry. Finding a school that fits based on academics, student body, surrounding area, size and other factors is really what makes the school right for you or not.</p>
<p>SUNY-Ithaca, clearly.</p>
<p>But yes -- Geneseo, Oneonta, Binghamton, and Oswego are great.</p>
<p>NY_Democrat has clearly never been north of the Tappen Zee.</p>
<p>They all made the Top 20 Ugliest colleges in the country list together. :) </p>
<p>I've only been to New Paltz.. it wasn't really "ugly" but it was far from any other school I've visited.</p>
<p>Agree that Geneseo & Oneonta are beautiful. Do not agree regarding Binghamton (beauty must be in the eye of the beholder). Oswego is nice but can be very cold and windy, although I believe that there is a tunnel system among several buildings.</p>
<p>I've only seen New Paltz and Oneonta in person, but both were certainly far from "ugly." New Paltz is beautiful in autumn, as there are many trees nearby, and the town is also very quaint.
I've seen pictures of Geneseo from a friend who attends, and the view from one of her windows is stunning. I'm sure it's as nice as everyone else is saying.</p>
<p>I have only been to a few SUNY campuses and I wasnt really impressed by any of them. Binghampton had some nice sports facilities but other than that it looked like a dump</p>