The national average community college student size is approximately 3,618 students (2026-27).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 5,863 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 802 students.
College Size Range: 832
9376
Avg. College Size: 3303
Enrollment Per Community College Trends (2007-2025)
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Average Community College Student Size (2026-27)
State
Average College Size
Largest Colleges
(# of Students)
(# of Students)
2,695 students
4,170 students
1,803 students
6,411 students
4,119 students
3,888 students
3,383 students
4,258 students
2,876 students
2,296 students
9,376 students
4,295 students
8,236 students
2,347 students
2,150 students
2,834 students
3,584 students
1,468 students
2,495 students
5,777 students
3,190 students
3,767 students
3,248 students
3,990 students
832 students
2,301 students
1,203 students
2,943 students
2,437 students
2,692 students
3,407 students
1,155 students
2,182 students
2,259 students
1,983 students
1,398 students
3,123 students
944 students
2,264 students
6,118 students
7,904 students
3,787 students
3,951 students
940 students
4,690 students
2,533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college student size?
The national average community college student size is 3,618 for 2026-27.
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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