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 |
|---|---|
|
Ohio State University Main Campus
Columbus, Ohio |
61,443 |
|
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland |
63,012 |
|
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida |
69,713 |
|
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas |
69,749 |
|
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas |
73,077 |
|
Texas A&M University College Station
College Station, Texas |
78,321 |
|
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona |
79,818 |
|
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana |
110,710 |
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.