United States Public Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 1538 public colleges in the United States with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. Ivy Tech Community College leads the list with a population of 110,710 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Pittsburg, California

8,455

Victorville, California

8,423

Lakewood, Colorado

8,419

Bentonville, Arkansas

8,412

University Center, Michigan

8,397

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

8,376

Killeen, Texas

8,373

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

8,367
8,363
8,330

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

8,330

Des Plaines, Illinois

8,329

Baytown, Texas

8,323

Sugar Grove, Illinois

8,305

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

8,233
8,216
8,214

New York, New York

8,206

This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.