Average Community College Student Size

The national average community college student size is approximately 4,348 students (2021).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 6,371 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 852 students.
College Size Range: 1187 11328 Avg. College Size: 3821

Average Community College Student Size (2021)

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The state with the smallest average community college student size is West Virginia, with an average student size of 1,187 students. The state with the highest average community college student size is Idaho, with an average student size of 11,328 students.