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
3,277
3,281

Cleveland, Tennessee

3,282
3,282

Dyersburg, Tennessee

3,296

Cleveland, Wisconsin

3,303

Fairmont, West Virginia

3,305
3,306

Columbus, Georgia

3,307

Port Huron, Michigan

3,317

Elko, Nevada

3,320

Purchase, New York

3,333

Erie, Pennsylvania

3,336

Westminster, Maryland

3,337

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

3,339

Honolulu, Hawaii

3,342
3,346

Spearfish, South Dakota

3,346

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.