New York Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 77 public colleges in New York with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. United States Merchant Marine Academy leads the list with a population of 976 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 New York Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
College Enrollment

Kings Point, New York

 976

New York, New York

 1,048

Plattsburgh, New York

 1,067

Throggs Neck, New York

 1,413

Loch Sheldrake, New York

 1,527

Hudson, New York

 1,616

Saranac Lake, New York

 1,658

Johnstown, New York

 1,865

Herkimer, New York

 1,971

Cobleskill, New York

 1,988

Morrisville, New York

 2,186

Watertown, New York

 2,319

Queensbury, New York

 2,576

Utica, New York

 2,733

Syracuse, New York

 2,757

Potsdam, New York

 2,832

Delhi, New York

 3,056

Stone Ridge, New York

 3,091
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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.