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

Ave Maria, Florida

1,423

Atlanta, Georgia

1,425

Oskaloosa, Iowa

1,425

College Place, Washington

1,426

Saint Joseph, Minnesota

1,429

Circleville, Ohio

1,431

Haverford, Pennsylvania

1,431

Detroit, Michigan

1,433

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

1,439

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

1,440

Georgetown, Texas

1,440

Bridgewater, Virginia

1,448

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

1,450
1,452
1,454

Point Lookout, Missouri

1,454

Young Harris, Georgia

1,457

Baltimore, Maryland

1,459

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.