United States Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 1538 public colleges in the United States with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. University of Pittsburgh Titusville leads the list with a population of 36 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 Smallest Enrollment
College Enrollment
2,170

El Reno, Oklahoma

2,184

Morrisville, New York

2,186

Highland, Kansas

2,190

Columbus, Mississippi

2,193
2,204

Itta Bena, Mississippi

2,205

Riverton, Wyoming

2,205

Bluffton, South Carolina

2,208

Baltimore, Maryland

2,210
2,210

Hopkinsville, Kentucky

2,211
2,214
2,227
2,234

Arkansas City, Kansas

2,235

Hobbs, New Mexico

2,235

Chicago, Illinois

2,238

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.