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<p>Since that’s your main concern, you should try visiting some of the publics that attract you and sit in on some typical large freshman level classes while you’re there. Also ask about Honors colleges within the large public U’s you’re interested in. Many times one of the perks of being in an Honors College at a large public U is the ability to get into small sized classes for some/all of your general education courses.</p>
<p>Also ask about class size in junior/senior level courses in your major. Once you’re through the intro classes, many times class size drops to 30 or less.</p>