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

Temple Terrace, Florida

728

Lincoln, Nebraska

729

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

731

Kenmore, Washington

734

Joplin, Missouri

736

Jackson, Tennessee

738
744

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

748

Richmond, Indiana

753

Kettering, Ohio

757

Sherman Oaks, California

759

Talladega, Alabama

760

Eugene, Oregon

761

Roanoke, Virginia

761

Great Falls, Montana

763

Ferrum, Virginia

763
764
765

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.