I wanna apply to UMass Lowell, and I'm curious about the size of the undergraduate population. Do you find that campus life is more intimate or more like a big state school?
UMass Lowell has around 13,000 undergraduate students, which puts it in the middle of the spectrum when it comes to the campus sizes of other universities. It's not as large as some flagship state schools that can have well over 30,000 undergraduates, but it's also not a small liberal arts college with just a couple of thousand students.
With this size, you can expect a blend of both the intimate, close-knit feel of smaller schools and some aspects of a larger state school experience. The atmosphere might depend on the specific program or area of campus you are involved in, but the moderate size offers opportunities for personalized support and smaller class sizes, while still providing an extensive range of clubs, activities, and resources.
Overall, it's important to visit the campus (in-person or virtually), if possible, to get a real sense of the atmosphere and determine if it's a good fit for you, as the environment may feel different to different people. Best of luck with your college search!
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