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

Beloit, Wisconsin

1,004

Lexington, Kentucky

1,006

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

1,012

Wyoming, Michigan

1,017
1,021

Fullerton, California

1,025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1,027

Canton, Missouri

1,028

Salem, Oregon

1,029

Billings, Montana

1,032

Wilmington, Ohio

1,040

Winfield, Kansas

1,041
1,041
1,046

Kirkland, Washington

1,053

Buckhannon, West Virginia

1,055

Nashville, Tennessee

1,059
1,059

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.