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

Gilroy, California

6,083
6,106
6,121

Randolph, New Jersey

6,131

Alameda, California

6,141

Cottleville, Missouri

6,143
6,148

Somerset, Kentucky

6,155

Providence, Rhode Island

6,155

Morrow, Georgia

6,163

Jamaica, New York

6,174
6,185

Buffalo, New York

6,188

Tacoma, Washington

6,199

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

6,221

Salem, Massachusetts

6,230

Newtown, Pennsylvania

6,232
6,237

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.