Hey there, I'm a current high school junior in California and starting to look at colleges. Does anyone know any of the most populated colleges out here? Where are the big campuses at?
California is home to many large campuses with significant student populations. Here are a few:
- University of Southern California (USC): Located in Los Angeles, USC is one of the most populous private universities in California, with an undergraduate population of approximately 20,000.
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Also based in Los Angeles, UCLA is a public institution with a massive undergraduate population, numbering around 31,000.
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN): As one of the largest universities in the CSU system, CSUN boasts an undergraduate population of roughly 35,000.
- San Diego State University (SDSU): Located in San Diego, SDSU is a large public university with an undergraduate population close to 30,000.
- University of California, Berkeley (Cal): Located in Berkeley, this institution has an undergraduate population of around 30,000.
These numbers are approximate and fluctuate year by year, but these colleges consistently have large student bodies. Do remember, a larger student population could mean more options for classes and extracurriculars, but it could also mean larger class sizes. Think about what will be the best fit for you.
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