What are colleges with the largest student populations?

I was wondering if anyone has a list or knows of some of the colleges that have like really big student populations? My high school is kinda small and I want to experience being part of a big crowd in college. Also, any advice on how the size impacts student life would be cool to know.

Well, if you're looking for campuses teeming with people and bustling with activity, then you are probably thinking of larger public universities which often have student populations that can exceed 40,000 students. Some examples include:

1. University of Central Florida: With an undergraduate population of over 58,000, it's one of the largest student bodies in the U.S.

2. Texas A&M University: Also boasts a student body of more than 58,000.

3. Ohio State University: OSU's undergrad population is about 46,000.

4. University of Florida: It has an undergraduate enrollment of about 35,000.

5. University of Minnesota: The UoM Twin Cities campus has over 30,000 undergrad students.

Now, attending a college with a large student population can drastically alter your college experience. There are pros and cons, of course.

On the plus side, the seemingly endless number of people sometimes translates into a large array of programs, activities, and clubs. These schools are often magnets for guest speakers, performers, and large-scale events that you may not see at smaller colleges. You can also meet a wide variety of people, with diverse interests, perspectives, and experiences.

On the downside, classes (especially introductory ones) can often be quite large, which can lead to less one-on-one time with professors and potentially less personal attention. Campuses are also physically large, so it can sometimes feel overwhelming initially, fending for yourself in this huge environment.

Don't forget though, everyone's experience is unique and there are plenty of ways to make a large school feel small if it ends up being overwhelming or impersonal. You might, for instance, choose to live on a living-learning floor of a residence hall or join smaller organizations or clubs to create close-knit communities within the larger one.

Ultimately, the size of a university can significantly impact your college experience, but how it does so depends largely on what you're looking for and how you take advantage of the opportunities available at a large school.