The largest college by enrollment in every state

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The country's largest colleges aren't always a single enormous campus packed with students.

From giant historic flagships to statewide community colleges, the biggest school in each state can look very different. But those who prefer larger colleges gain access to more majors, extracurriculars, and a diverse student body.

Business Insider compiled a list of every state's largest college using provisional fall 2024 data from the Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

To better reflect the size of colleges' in-person student populations, we subtracted students enrolled exclusively online from each institution's total enrollment number. We then ranked schools using that adjusted figure. Students taking a mix of online and in-person classes remained in the count.

This means online-only or online-heavy institutions, such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, did not necessarily rank first, despite having overall larger student populations than other institutions in their states.

Some of the colleges in this ranking encompass more than one physical campus. Depending on the institution, the data may cover one campus or several campuses and locations reported together. Where IPEDS specifies a campus, that name is included in the slide description.

Because the data is provisional, they're not necessarily an exact final count of how many students attended that fall.

Here are the largest colleges by enrollment in every state, excluding exclusively online students.

ALABAMA: The University of Alabama

Aerial view of Coleman Coliseum entrance with Alabama logo, flags, plaza, and parked vehicles.

Coleman Coliseum at the University of Alabama. CRobertson/Getty Images

Enrollment: 40,846

Exclusively online: 15.40%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 34,557

ALASKA: University of Alaska Anchorage

Modern glass buildings and parked cars sit among spring trees with snow-covered mountains in the background.

The University of Alaska Anchorage's main campus. James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage

Enrollment: 10,493

Exclusively online: 32.34%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 7,100

IPEDS data covers: The IPEDS institution includes UAA's Anchorage and community campuses.

ARIZONA: Arizona State University

Curved brick W. P. Carey School of Business building with metal screens, courtyard trees, and walkway at Arizona State University.

McCord Hall at Arizona State University. GummyBone/Getty Images

Enrollment: 79,818

Exclusively online: 4.81%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 7,5981

IPEDS data covers: Arizona State University Campus Immersion

ARKANSAS: University of Arkansas

Red brick historic building, Old Main, a landmark and symbol of the University of Arkansas Campus in Arkansas, with leafy trees and a black streetlamp under a blue sky.

The Old Main building at the University of Arkansas campus. BlazenImages/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Enrollment: 33,610

Exclusively online: 10.03%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 30,239

CALIFORNIA: University of California, Los Angeles

Royce Hall at UCLA stands behind a green campus lawn under a clear blue sky.

Royce Hall on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Ward DeWitt/Getty Images

Enrollment: 47,335

Exclusively online: 1.66%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 46,550

COLORADO: University of Colorado Boulder

Aerial view of the University of Colorado Boulder campus with a packed football stadium among red-roofed buildings.

Campus of the University of Colorado-Boulder, seen from Green Mountain. Jim Glab/Getty Images

Enrollment: 38,799

Exclusively online: 2.05%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 38,002

DELAWARE: University of Delaware

DuPont Hall with white columns faces a green campus lawn under a clear blue sky.

DuPont Hall on the campus of the University of Delaware. Kirkikis/Getty Images

Enrollment: 24,412

Exclusively online: 7.12%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 22,673

FLORIDA: University of Central Florida

Aerial view of University of Central Florida UCF Downtown campus with high-rise buildings, roads, lakes, and a construction site under a cloudy sky.

University of Central Florida's Downtown campus felixmizioznikov/Getty Images

Enrollment: 69,713

Exclusively online: 17.94%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 57,205

GEORGIA: University of Georgia

Aerial view of Athens, Georgia, USA, at dawn with the clock tower and surrounding civic buildings, church steeple, streets, and trees.

The University of Georgia's main campus is located in Athens. Sean Pavone/Getty Images

Enrollment: 43,146

Exclusively online: 3.86%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 41,482

HAWAII: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

University of Hawaii Mānoa campus sign stands before a modern building with palm trees and a bright blue sky.

University of Hawaii at Mānoa is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii. mizoula/Getty Images

Enrollment: 20,028

Exclusively online: 7.78%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 18,470

IDAHO: Boise State University

Boise State University entrance sign stands beside a sidewalk, landscaping, trees, and a SPEED LIMIT 25 road sign.

The Boise State University entrance sign. GummyBone/Getty Images

Enrollment: 27,198

Exclusively online: 19.27%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 21,957

ILLINOIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign building rises behind trees, with a stone tower and a red-tile roof.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois. Laxmikant Maitri/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Enrollment: 59,238

Exclusively online: 15.55%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 50,026

IOWA: Iowa State University

Iowa State University signage and the I-State logo appear on a modern stadium building under a partly cloudy sky.

Jack Trice Stadium on the campus of Iowa State University. Wolterk/Getty Images

Enrollment: 30,380

Exclusively online: 3.20%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 29,408

KANSAS: University of Kansas

Students walk outside the University of Kansas Budig Hall and Hoch Auditorium entrance on a sunny campus day.

Budig Hall/Hoch Auditorium at the University of Kansas. Wolterk/Getty Images

Enrollment: 29,792

Exclusively online: 10.49%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 26,666

KENTUCKY: University of Kentucky

Large red brick institutional building with arched windows stands along a tree-lined campus walkway under a clear blue sky.

The main building at the University of Kentucky's main campus. BD Images/Getty Images

Enrollment: 34,709

Exclusively online: 14.59%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 29,646

LOUISIANA: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Aerial view of the Louisiana State University campus lawn, Memorial Tower, red-roofed buildings, and Tiger Stadium.

Memorial Tower on the LSU campus. CRobertson/Getty Images

Enrollment: 41,705

Exclusively online: 12.30%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 36,576

MAINE: University of Maine

University of Maine building exterior with glass entrance, landscaped gardens, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

The University of Maine is located in Orono. : Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images

Enrollment: 12,029

Exclusively online: 20.50%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 9,563

MARYLAND: University of Maryland

McKeldin Library's red brick facade and white columns stand under a clear blue sky with people on the steps.

McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland, College Park. Shuke Li/Getty Images

Enrollment: 41,725

Exclusively online: 4.00%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 40,057

IPEDS data covers: University of Maryland-College Park

MASSACHUSETTS: Boston University

Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences rises behind autumn trees beside a reflective river at dusk.

Boston University's Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences. JHVEPhoto/Getty Images

Enrollment: 37,737

Exclusively online: 14.37%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 32,314

MICHIGAN: University of Michigan

Aerial view of the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle and surrounding Ann Arbor campus buildings in autumn.

The University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Nicholas Klein/Getty Images

Enrollment: 52,855

Exclusively online: 2.80%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 51,376

IPEDS data covers: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

MINNESOTA: University of Minnesota

building entrance framed by trees, columns, lawn, and campus walkways.

Smith Hall hosts the chemistry school. Wolterk/Getty Images

Enrollment: 56,666

Exclusively online: 3.63%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 54,608

IPEDS data covers: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

MISSISSIPPI: University of Mississippi

Lyceum Building at Ole Miss, showing pathway and gardens

The Lyceum at Ole Miss. Gerald Zaffuts/Getty Images

Enrollment: 26,449

Exclusively online: 7.20%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 24,545

MISSOURI: University of Missouri

Aerial view of the iconic Jesse Hall and historic Columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri campus in Columbia

Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Wirestock/Getty Images

Enrollment: 31,543

Exclusively online: 11.28%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 27,986

IPEDS data covers: University of Missouri-Columbia

MONTANA: Montana State University

Montana State University entrance sign stands in front of trees and landscaping on campus.

Montana State University is located in Bozeman. arlutz73/Getty Images

Enrollment: 17,135

Exclusively online: 5.30%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 16,226

NEBRASKA: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Aerial view of Memorial Stadium with Nebraska football field and surrounding downtown Lincoln buildings.

Memorial Stadium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Wirestock/Getty Images

Enrollment: 24,393

Exclusively online: 6.96%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 22,696

NEVADA: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV entrance sign stands in a desert landscape with tall palm trees under a clear blue sky.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is Nevada's largest university. jetcityimage/Getty Images

Enrollment: 32,911

Exclusively online: 11.67%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 29,071

NEW HAMPSHIRE: University of New Hampshire

Red brick campus building with white columns, ivy, and people walking across a sunny lawn.

The University of New Hampshire's main campus is located in Durham. Courtesy of the University of New Hampshire

Enrollment: 13,554

Exclusively online: 4.89%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 12,891

IPEDS data covers: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

NEW JERSEY: Rutgers University

A drone view of Rutgers University at sunrise in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Rutgers University is in New Brunswick. Wirestock/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Enrollment: 52,269

Exclusively online: 7.56%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 48,316

IPEDS data covers: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

NEW MEXICO: University of New Mexico

Aerial view of the University of New Mexico campus and the surrounding city with a mountain range under a clear blue sky.

The University of New Mexico's main campus is located in Albuquerque. Aaron Seltzer/Getty Images

Enrollment: 23,124

Exclusively online: 15.74%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 19,484

IPEDS data covers: University of New Mexico-Main Campus

NEW YORK: New York University

NYU flags hang above an ornate entrance on a multi-story brick campus building.

The New York City campus comprises 11 schools and colleges, peterspiro/Getty Images

Enrollment: 56,832

Exclusively online: 6.15%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 53,339

NORTH CAROLINA: North Carolina State University

An aerial view of the North Carolina State University campus, the Memorial Belltower (center) and surrounding area in Raleigh, North Carolina.

An aerial view of the North Carolina State University campus. LanceKing/Getty Images/iStock

Enrollment: 38,464

Exclusively online: 7.68%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 35,510

IPEDS data covers: North Carolina State University at Raleigh

NORTH DAKOTA: North Dakota State University

Tree-lined campus or civic building with a buffalo statue sits under large white clouds beside a quiet street.

The North Dakota State Campus is located in Fargo Courtesy of Justin Eihler, NDSU Campus Photographer

Enrollment: 11,952

Exclusively online: 8.82%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 10,898

IPEDS data covers: North Dakota State University-Main Campus

OHIO: Ohio State University

Brick walkway lined with lamp posts runs through a landscaped campus courtyard between academic buildings.

Richard C. Larkins Plaza at the Ohio State University. BSPollard/Getty Images

Enrollment: 61,443

Exclusively online: 6.47%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 57,468

IPEDS data covers: Ohio State University-Main Campus

OKLAHOMA: University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma stadium façade with OU logos, arched windows, gates, and parked cars under a cloudy sky.

The Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, wellesenterprises/Getty Images

Enrollment: 30,851

Exclusively online: 15.69%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 26,009

IPEDS data covers: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

OREGON: Oregon State University

Red brick academic building with arched central entrance stands behind a green lawn and large trees.

Weatherford Hall at Oregon State University. Strekoza2/Getty Images

Enrollment: 37,163

Exclusively online: 35.20%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 24,080

IPEDS data covers:  Students associated with more than one OSU location.

PENNSYLVANIA: Pennsylvania State University

Old Main at Pennsylvania State University stands behind a lawn with flags and pedestrians on a clear autumn day.

The Old Main building on the campus of Pennsylvania State University. Dmitry Vinogradov/Getty Images

Enrollment: 50,737

Exclusively online: 0.63%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 50,416

IPEDS data covers: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

RHODE ISLAND: University of Rhode Island

Stone academic-style building with a clock cupola stands behind trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

The University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston. wgmi2003/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Enrollment: 17,210

Exclusively online: 4.75%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 16,392

SOUTH CAROLINA: University of South Carolina

McKissick Museum entrance with tall columns, red banners, trees, benches, and two people on the front steps.

McKissick Museum on the campus of the University of South Carolina. Wolterk/Getty Images

Enrollment: 38,532

Exclusively online: 9.13%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 35,013

IPEDS data covers: University of South Carolina-Columbia

SOUTH DAKOTA: South Dakota State University

Student Union building with glass entrance, walkway, lawn, bike rack, and bicycle under a partly cloudy sky.

The University Student Union on the campus of South Dakota State University. Wolterk/Getty Images

Enrollment: 12,056

Exclusively online: 19.08%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 9,756

TENNESSEE: University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee campus buildings and Neyland Stadium area line a quiet road under cloudy skies.

Knoxville is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee. Cheri Alguire/Getty Images

Enrollment: 38,728

Exclusively online: 8.20%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 35,552

IPEDS data covers: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

TEXAS: Texas A&M University

Large campus buildings and rooftops with a tower are seen from an elevated viewpoint under a hazy sky.

Texas A&M University is located in College Station. Riley Davidson/Getty Images

Enrollment: 78,321

Exclusively online: 5.55%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 73,971

IPEDS data covers: Texas A&M University-College Station

UTAH: Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University building with an American flag stands before snow-dusted mountains under a blue sky.

Utah Valley University is a public university in Orem. Courtesy of Jay Drowns, UVU Marketing

Enrollment: 46,807

Exclusively online: 14.22%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 40,152

VERMONT: University of Vermont

Red brick campus building with a central tower and trees under a clear blue sky.

The University of Vermont is located in Burlington. peterspiro/Getty Images

Enrollment: 14,476

Exclusively online: 3.15%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 14,020

WASHINGTON: University of Washington

A large campus fountain sprays in front of red brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

The University of Washington is located in Seattle. gmc3101/Getty Images

Enrollment: 56,997

Exclusively online: 2.91%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 55,341

IPEDS data covers: University of Washington-Seattle Campus

WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia University

Aerial view of a university campus with brick buildings beside a river and wooded hills at sunset.

West Virginia University's main campus is in Morgantown. BackyardProduction/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Enrollment: 23,643

Exclusively online: 12.51%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 20,685

WISCONSIN: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bascom Hall with flags and a large badger banner overlooks people relaxing on a green campus lawn.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison was founded in 1848. JHVEPhoto/Getty Images

Enrollment: 51,044

Exclusively online: 2.85%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 49,590

WYOMING: University of Wyoming

Glass greenhouse structure stands beside a brick building on a landscaped lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie. GummyBone/Getty Images

Enrollment: 10,813

Exclusively online: 20.97%

Enrollment, excluding students exclusively online: 8,545

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