Hey everyone, I was wondering, among all US universities, which one gets the most applications each year? I feel like it would be interesting to know which schools are the most sought after!
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has consistently been the university with the highest number of applications each year. In recent years, it has received well over 100,000 applications for its undergraduate programs. The popular appeal of UCLA can be attributed to its strong academic programs, the appeal of Los Angeles as a city, and its status as a public university (which tends to attract a larger pool of applicants due to relatively lower tuition costs for in-state students). Stanford University and Harvard University, two prestigious private institutions, also receive a high number of applications, but UCLA still leads the way overall in terms of sheer volume.
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