Hi, random thought today. I'm curious about the largest public universities in the US. I mean in terms of student population. Anybody know or have a link to a current list?
You definitely piqued my interest with your question about the largest public universities in the US by student population. Here are a few universities that typically top the list:
1. University of Central Florida: Located in Orlando, Florida, this university regularly ranks as one of the largest universities in terms of enrollment. As of the most recent data, they've reported over 69,000 students.
2. Texas A&M University: Texas A&M, located in College Station, Texas, also has one of the largest student populations, with approximately 71,500 students as per the latest data.
3. Ohio State University: OSU, located in Columbus, Ohio, enrolls around 61,000 students.
4. Florida International University: FIU, located in Miami, Florida, has roughly 58,000 students.
5. University of Florida: With a campus in Gainesville, Florida, UF has about 56,000 students enrolled.
Keep in mind that these numbers fluctuate somewhat from year to year as universities expand their campuses, adjust their admission rates, and deal with trends in college enrollment. Additionally, the numbers include both undergraduate and graduate students. These universities are large institutions with robust offerings for students in many different fields of study, and they also tend to have robust athletic programs and active student life opportunities given their large student populations.
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