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 Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee |
20,276 |
|
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas |
20,295 |
|
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina |
20,375 |
|
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
20,488 |
|
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California |
20,764 |
|
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon |
20,861 |
|
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama |
20,905 |
|
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, California |
20,969 |
|
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California |
20,986 |
|
Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey |
21,026 |
|
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas |
21,039 |
|
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana |
21,089 |
|
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Florida |
21,483 |
|
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois |
21,546 |
|
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina |
21,570 |
|
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, California |
21,664 |
|
Riverside City College
Riverside, California |
21,730 |
|
Cerritos College
Norwalk, California |
21,859 |
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.