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What are the largest public universities in the US?

I'm someone who thrives in big, bustling environments so I'm looking at big schools. Could anyone list the largest public universities in the US by student population? I want to make sure I hit all my bases in the application process.

a year ago

Absolutely, I can help with that! Here are the top 10 largest public universities in the U.S. based on total student population, combining both undergraduate and graduate students:

1. Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, has the largest student population at around 75,000 students.

2. The University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, FL, has nearly 70,000 students.

3. Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, OH, has over 63,000 students.

4. Florida International University in Miami, FL, has approximately 58,000 students.

5. University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, FL, has around 56,000 students.

6. Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, has around 53,000 students.

7. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Urbana, IL, has over 51,000 students.

8. University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, has approximately 51,000 students.

9. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA, has over 44,000 students.

10. Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, MI, has around 39,000 students.

These universities are renowned for their diverse and dynamic student bodies, alongside wide-ranging academic programs and extracurricular activities. Be sure, however, to also consider factors like academic fit, social culture, and financial affordability when making your college application list. Happy college hunting!

a year ago

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