Michigan Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
Below is a ranking of the 77 colleges in Michigan with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. Ecumenical Theological Seminary leads the list with a population of 63 students.
Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.
| College | Enrollment |
|---|---|
|
Mott Community College
Flint, Michigan |
6,718 |
|
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan |
6,822 |
|
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan |
7,403 |
|
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan |
7,409 |
|
University of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan |
8,104 |
|
Delta College
University Center, Michigan |
8,397 |
|
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia, Michigan |
8,587 |
|
Lansing Community College
Lansing, Michigan |
9,821 |
|
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan |
9,959 |
|
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
11,133 |
|
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, Michigan |
11,410 |
|
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, Michigan |
11,887 |
|
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, Michigan |
12,468 |
|
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan |
12,631 |
|
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
14,488 |
|
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, Michigan |
15,287 |
|
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan |
15,768 |
|
Macomb Community College
Warren, Michigan |
16,300 |
This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.