Michigan Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 46 public colleges in Michigan with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College leads the list with a population of 196 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 Michigan Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Harrison, Michigan

3,692

Battle Creek, Michigan

4,036

Jackson, Michigan

5,086
6,334
6,529

Flint, Michigan

6,718

University Center, Michigan

6,822
7,403

Marquette, Michigan

7,409

Dearborn, Michigan

8,104

University Center, Michigan

8,397
8,587

Lansing, Michigan

9,821

Big Rapids, Michigan

9,959

Ann Arbor, Michigan

11,133

Dearborn, Michigan

11,410
11,887

Grand Rapids, Michigan

12,468

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.