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.
| College | Enrollment |
|---|---|
|
University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
Allendale, South Carolina |
799 |
|
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, Pennsylvania |
800 |
|
Washington County Community College
Calais, Maine |
805 |
|
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, Oregon |
812 |
|
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California |
837 |
|
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, Maine |
843 |
|
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
Mansfield, Ohio |
849 |
|
Ohio State University Marion Campus
Marion, Ohio |
849 |
|
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
850 |
|
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, Virginia |
859 |
|
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
867 |
|
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, Kansas |
878 |
|
New College of Florida
Sarasota, Florida |
881 |
|
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, Michigan |
882 |
|
Martin Community College
Williamston, North Carolina |
891 |
|
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts |
896 |
|
University of New Mexico Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico |
896 |
|
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, North Carolina |
896 |
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.