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

Memphis, Tennessee

20,276

Manhattan, Kansas

20,295

Charlotte, North Carolina

20,375

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

20,488

Mission Viejo, California

20,764

Portland, Oregon

20,861
20,905

Stockton, California

20,969

Chula Vista, California

20,986

Glassboro, New Jersey

21,026

Huntsville, Texas

21,039

Muncie, Indiana

21,089
21,483

Normal, Illinois

21,546

Boone, North Carolina

21,570
21,664

Riverside, California

21,730

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.