Which universities have the most applicants?

I'm interested in finding out which universities receive the most applications each year. Does anyone know which schools tend to have the highest volume of applicants and why they might be so popular?

Several universities typically see a high volume of applicants each year. Here are a few:

1. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): UCLA regularly tops the list, with well over 140,000 undergraduate applications. It's popular due to its location in Los Angeles, diverse range of academic programs, vibrant urban campus, and competitive athletics.

2. University of California, San Diego (UCSD): Similarly, UC San Diego often has very high applicants' numbers. This could be due to UCSD's strong science and tech programs, its location in a desirable city, and the overall prestige of the University of California system.

3. University of California, Berkeley (Cal): Like its other UC counterparts, Berkeley sees a high number of applicants. Known for highly regarded programs across a wide variety of fields, including business, engineering, and social sciences, it's an appealing choice for many students.

4. New York University (NYU): Located in the heart of New York City, NYU is also one of the largest private universities in the U.S., attracting a high volume of applications. Many students are drawn to its offerings in arts and culture and its urban campus environment.

5. University of Florida (UF): As a large public university with a strong academic reputation, a competitive athletics program, and a great location in Gainesville, UF routinely sees a large influx of applications.

In general, a high volume of applications tends to correlate with certain characteristics: strong academic reputations, desirable locations, vibrant campus environments, and robust offerings of extracurricular activities or top-tier athletic programs. Note that a high number of applicants can also make these schools more competitive to get into, as the ratio of applications to admissions offers (known as the acceptance rate) may be lower.