United States Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 1262 private colleges in the United States with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. The University of America leads the list with a population of 0 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.

List of United States Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Temecula, California

0

Brookings, South Dakota

0

Berkeley, California

6
17

South Point, Ohio

21

Medford, Oregon

22

Bedford, Missouri

24
25

Dunn, North Carolina

26

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

26

Miami Beach, Florida

28

Chicago, Illinois

29

Arundel, Maine

32

Gering, Nebraska

32
32

Memphis, Tennessee

32

San Antonio, Texas

32

Scranton, Pennsylvania

34

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.