I'm curious about the student population of University of Central Florida. Is it a huge school where you might get lost in the crowd, or does it feel more manageable?
University of Central Florida (UCF) is located in Orlando, Florida, and it's one of the largest universities in the United States. As of the most recent data, UCF has an enrollment of around 69,300 students, which includes both undergraduate and graduate students.
It's important to keep in mind that a large student population can offer its own benefits like a wide range of academic offerings, numerous extracurricular activities, and diversity in the student body. However, for some students, a large university might feel overwhelming.
UCF's size does not mean that it lacks personal touch or smaller learning environments, though. They have multiple learning communities and smaller programs designed to involve students in a supportive, communal environment. Plus, while some general education or introductory courses may have large class sizes, the ratio of students to faculty is about 29:1, which is not extremely high considering the size of the university. As you progress into your major, class sizes generally become more manageable.
So while UCF is certainly a 'big' school, the question of whether you might get lost in the crowd is really dependent on how you navigate and utilize the resources available to you, and how you choose to involve yourself in the campus community and academic life.
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