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

Dallas, Texas

628

Montgomery, Alabama

639

Oakland, California

640

Oakland City, Indiana

640

Fulton, Missouri

640

Bethany, West Virginia

640

Bluffton, Ohio

646
648
658

Batesville, Arkansas

659

Memphis, Tennessee

659

Notre Dame, Indiana

661

Elkins, West Virginia

661

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

663

San Francisco, California

669
670

Pablo, Montana

671

Putney, Vermont

672

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.