But three schools — Florida Atlantic University, the University of South Florida and Florida International University — have more than 2,000 students per counselor. FIU is at the top with 2,449 students per counselor.
Florida State University and Florida A&M University have more than 1,900 students per counselor.
“Given the surge in the numbers of students seeking counseling center services as well as the increasing severity and complexity of the mental health issues that students face, the (university system) needs a substantial influx of resources in the short term,” the report said.
The most common issues reported by students using counseling services were anxiety, relationship issues, depression, suicide and academic stress, the report said.
The university counseling centers have dealt with the rising demand through a variety of methods, including limiting the frequency and length of counseling sessions, using waiting lists and referring students to counseling services in the community.
