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

Lumberton, North Carolina

2,238

Centralia, Washington

2,244

Newton, New Jersey

2,247
2,248

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

2,258
2,289

Danville, Illinois

2,297

Vernon, Texas

2,299

West Liberty, West Virginia

2,299

Statesboro, Georgia

2,300

Graniteville, South Carolina

2,307

Watertown, South Dakota

2,312

Butler, Pennsylvania

2,317

Watertown, New York

2,319
2,331

Clovis, New Mexico

2,342
2,346

Cedar Bluff, Virginia

2,364

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.