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

Troy, Michigan

908
908

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

908

Banner Elk, North Carolina

910

Culver City, California

910

Due West, South Carolina

912

Surprise, Arizona

912
916

Mobile, Alabama

919

Chestertown, Maryland

923

Concord, North Carolina

924

Bennington, Vermont

927

Green Bay, Wisconsin

927

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

929
933

Pineville, Louisiana

936

Salisbury, North Carolina

936

Buena Vista, Virginia

936

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.