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
239

Paragould, Arkansas

241

South Fallsburg, New York

243

Kansas City, Missouri

244

Dallas, Texas

248
250

Nevada, Missouri

254
254

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

255
257

Anaheim, California

263

Santa Barbara, California

263
264
264

Peoria, Illinois

267

Fayetteville, North Carolina

268
270

Claremont, California

271

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.