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
60
60

Monsey, New York

61

Conception, Missouri

63
63

Epworth, Iowa

64

Wickliffe, Ohio

64
64

Franklin, Tennessee

64
65

Indianapolis, California

70

Los Angeles, California

71

Winston Salem, North Carolina

71

Adelphia, New Jersey

72
72

Riverdale, New York

73
75
75

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.