What is the largest university in the United States based on enrollment? A - The Ohio State University
B - University of Michigan
C - Georgia State University
D - University of Central Florida
Answer: D - University of Central Florida With almost 72,000 students, the University of Central Florida currently has the largest student body in the United States. The university was founded in 1963 as the Florida Technical University with the primary aim of assisting the government with their space program. Over the years, the university expanded its academic courses beyond engineering and technology, and in 1978 it was renamed the University of Central Florida. Students attend classes on UCF’s main campus in east Orlando and 15 satellite facilities throughout Central Florida.