The national average community college student size is approximately 4,200 students (2024).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 5,606 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 975 students.
College Size Range: 1102
10087
Avg. College Size: 3746
Average Community College Student Size (2024)
State
Average College Size
Largest Colleges
(# of Students)
(# of Students)
2,310 students
1,724 students
4,969 students
7,558 students
3,296 students
2,625 students
6,868 students
3,124 students
3,545 students
4,389 students
10,087 students
3,770 students
7,523 students
2,305 students
3,412 students
1,312 students
3,097 students
5,505 students
2,212 students
4,558 students
2,881 students
3,279 students
4,218 students
1,144 students
3,219 students
1,827 students
3,171 students
1,452 students
4,530 students
2,583 students
5,144 students
3,544 students
3,021 students
2,655 students
4,720 students
1,842 students
1,946 students
3,097 students
3,081 students
7,842 students
6,911 students
4,249 students
2,845 students
4,499 students
4,675 students
1,102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college student size?
The national average community college student size is 4,200 for 2024.
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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