Hey everybody, I've been thinking a lot about what kind of school I want to go to, and I've realized that I'd be happiest at a very large school. Could you guys let me know what the largest colleges by enrollment are? Thanks!
Sure, happy to help! When it comes to the largest colleges by student enrollment in the United States, these usually include both undergraduate and graduate students. As of the most recent data, here are some of the colleges with the highest student populations:
1. University of Central Florida (UCF) – This public university has one of the largest student populations, with more than 68,000 students enrolled in total.
2. Texas A&M University – Located in College Station, Texas, it has over 69,000 students.
3. Ohio State University – This public research university located in Columbus, Ohio also has a large student population, with more than 66,000 students.
4. Florida International University (FIU) – This public university located in University Park, Florida, enrolls over 57,000 students.
5. University of Florida (UF) – Located in Gainesville, this university has a total enrollment of over 56,000 students.
6. Arizona State University (ASU) – This public university has multiple campuses and online students, summing up to a total student population of over 99,000.
These numbers can fluctuate yearly due to incoming and graduating classes. College size can be a defining attribute of your experience, from the class sizes you take, the dorm communities you live in, to the networks you can build. So, it's great that you're considering it in your college search process.
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