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

Rialto, California

75
78
79

Staten Island, New York

82

Gainesville, Virginia

83

Saint Louis, Missouri

84
84

Brighton, Massachusetts

86

Kew Gardens, New York

87
88
88

Memphis, Tennessee

89

Elizabeth, New Jersey

90

Chicago, Illinois

91
91

Laurel, Mississippi

93

Boise, Idaho

94
94

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.