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

Oglesby, Illinois

 2,720

Flat Rock, North Carolina

 2,723

Longview, Washington

 2,724

Parkersburg, West Virginia

 2,728

North Mankato, Minnesota

 2,731

Utica, New York

 2,733

Minot, North Dakota

 2,751

Syracuse, New York

 2,757

Cumberland, Maryland

 2,762

Kaneohe, Hawaii

 2,765

Meridian, Mississippi

 2,780

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

 2,780

Decatur, Mississippi

 2,785

South Prince George, Virginia

 2,788

Kahului, Hawaii

 2,792

Dobson, North Carolina

 2,796

Janesville, Wisconsin

 2,811

Kapolei, Hawaii

 2,814
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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.