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

Saint Benedict, Oregon

127
127
129
131

Lakewood, New Jersey

132

Rosemead, California

138

Brooklyn, New York

139

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

140

Bolivar, Missouri

144

Overland Park, Kansas

145

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

146

Hot Springs, Arkansas

146

Brooklyn, New York

147

Hobe Sound, Florida

152

Trinity, Florida

152
152

North Richland Hills, Texas

154

Pottersville, New York

156

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.