Hey guys, doing some research on Cali colleges and I'm wondering which one is the biggest in terms of student enrollment. Love to hear your thoughts, thanks!
The largest campus by enrollment in California is the University of Southern California (USC). As of the 2024-2025 academic year, USC has approximately 47,000 students, both undergraduate and graduate combined. This includes full-time and part-time students. However, if you're specifically interested in undergraduate students, then the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) tops the list with an undergraduate body of approximately 33,000 students.
It's important to note that a "large" campus may provide more course and major offerings, a wider network of alumni and prospects, and potentially more research opportunities—but it could also mean large class sizes and potentially less personalized attention. As always, it's a good idea to investigate other factors like student-to-faculty ratio, campus culture, financial aid, and the specific programs you're interested in.
Keep your academic and personal preferences in mind as you research colleges. What works best for you might not necessarily the largest school around!
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