Hey folks! Just attempting to do a bit of research. Does anyone have any idea about the colleges that receive the most number of applications? Not the acceptance rate, but the sheer number of applications. I'm curious about how my current college list stacks up against the usual trends.
Hello! This is an intriguing subject. Though it may fluctuate a bit from year to year, some of the colleges that traditionally receive the most applications are quite well-known. The University of California (UC) system has several institutions that consistently rank high in this category. UC Los Angeles (UCLA) and UC San Diego (UCSD) come to mind. UCLA alone received over 140,000 applications for Fall 2024, according to their admissions office.
Other schools known for receiving a high volume of applications include New York University (NYU), University of Southern California (USC), and Boston University (BU). These schools each received well over 60,000 applications in recent years.
Also, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), a popular Big Ten school, frequently makes the list as it offers a main campus and several satellite campuses across the state.
Many students are attracted by these schools due to their strong academic programs, location, athletic programs, or a combination of these factors.
Remember, these trends don't necessarily reflect on the quality of your college list. It's important to pick universities based on fit—academically, socially, financially—rather than on the popular trends. But it's quite fascinating to consider these stats!
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