Average Community College Student Size

  • The national average community college student size is approximately 4,384 students (2019-20).
  • For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 6,486 students.
  • For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 932 students.

Average Community College Student Size (2019-20)

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