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

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

8,367

Killeen, Texas

8,373

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

8,376

University Center, Michigan

8,397

Bentonville, Arkansas

8,412

Lakewood, Colorado

8,419

Victorville, California

8,423

Pittsburg, California

8,455

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

8,486

Belleville, Illinois

8,492

Charleston, Illinois

8,505
8,523

Syracuse, New York

8,537

Greeley, Colorado

8,542

Locust Grove, Virginia

8,544
8,564

Durham, North Carolina

8,579
8,587

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.