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

Seattle, Washington

771

Wheeling, West Virginia

774

Laguna Beach, California

775

Clarksville, Arkansas

778

Little Rock, Arkansas

780

Rosemont, Pennsylvania

781

Marshall, Texas

783

Omaha, Nebraska

786

Elmira, New York

786

Swannanoa, North Carolina

791

Whittier, California

795
799

New Orleans, Louisiana

802

Brownwood, Texas

809

Atherton, California

810

Chicago, Illinois

810
810

Lagrange, Georgia

813

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.