Universities With the Most Undergraduates
Schools With the Highest Undergrad Enrollment
The undergraduate population at most U.S. colleges can range from several hundred to more than 50,000.
The schools on this list, compiled from fall 2013 data reported to U.S. News by colleges and universities, may appeal to students looking for a big community with a variety of activities and majors.
Updated 12/17/2014: This slideshow has been updated to reflect ranks and data from the 2015 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.
10. Michigan State University
Total undergraduate enrollment: 37,988
U.S. News rank and category: 85 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 68.7 percent
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9. Arizona State University--Tempe
Total undergraduate enrollment: 38,735
U.S. News rank and category: 129 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 80.2 percent
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8. Florida International University
Total undergraduate enrollment: 39,045
U.S. News rank and category: RNP, National Universities
Acceptance rate: 43 percent
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7. University of Texas--Austin
Total undergraduate enrollment: 39,979
U.S. News rank and category: 53, National Universities
Acceptance rate: 40.2 percent
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6. Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Total undergraduate enrollment: 40,085
U.S. News rank and category: 48 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 55.5 percent
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5. Ohio State University--Columbus
Total undergraduate enrollment: 44,201
U.S. News rank and category: 54 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 55.5 percent
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4. Texas A&M University--College Station
Total undergraduate enrollment: 44,315
U.S. News rank and category: 68 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 69.2 percent
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3. Liberty University (VA)
Total undergraduate enrollment: 47,460
U.S. News rank and category: 80, Regional Universities (South)
Acceptance rate: 21.2 percent
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2. DeVry University (IL)
Total undergraduate enrollment: 48,782
U.S. News rank and category: RNP, Regional Universities (Midwest)
Acceptance rate: N/A
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1. University of Central Florida
Total undergraduate enrollment: 51,269
U.S. News rank and category: 173 (tie), National Universities
Acceptance rate: 48.9 percent
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