The national average community college student size is approximately 4,159 students (2023).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 5,673 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 973 students.
College Size Range: 1102
9966
Avg. College Size: 3687
Average Community College Student Size (2023)
State
Average College Size
Largest Colleges
(# of Students)
(# of Students)
2,310 students
1,724 students
5,065 students
7,555 students
2,986 students
2,625 students
6,883 students
3,124 students
3,605 students
4,389 students
9,966 students
3,767 students
7,541 students
2,254 students
3,272 students
1,313 students
3,097 students
5,505 students
2,212 students
4,573 students
2,790 students
3,278 students
4,224 students
1,144 students
3,212 students
1,827 students
2,928 students
1,452 students
4,524 students
2,583 students
5,145 students
3,548 students
2,956 students
2,655 students
3,885 students
1,770 students
1,946 students
3,097 students
2,833 students
7,901 students
6,911 students
4,198 students
1,913 students
4,482 students
4,835 students
1,102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college student size?
The national average community college student size is 4,159 for 2023.
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 Dallas College, Lone Star College System and Ivy Tech Community 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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