The national average community college student size is approximately 3,603 students (2026).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 5,756 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 789 students.
College Size Range: 830
9376
Avg. College Size: 3224
Average Community College Student Size (2026)
State
Average College Size
Largest Colleges
(# of Students)
(# of Students)
2,591 students
830 students
4,170 students
1,803 students
6,408 students
4,119 students
3,888 students
3,278 students
4,249 students
2,876 students
2,296 students
9,376 students
4,292 students
7,990 students
2,347 students
2,150 students
2,834 students
3,584 students
1,444 students
2,495 students
5,777 students
3,091 students
3,755 students
3,248 students
3,990 students
832 students
2,303 students
1,203 students
2,953 students
2,437 students
2,692 students
3,400 students
1,124 students
2,182 students
2,259 students
1,983 students
1,385 students
3,123 students
944 students
2,263 students
6,062 students
7,515 students
3,787 students
3,951 students
940 students
4,435 students
2,533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college student size?
The national average community college student size is 3,603 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in the United States?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in the United States include Ivy Tech Community College, Lone Star College System and Dallas College.
What is the state with the highest average community college student size?
The state with the highest average community college student size is Idaho.
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