Average Community College Student Size

The national average community college student size is approximately 4,285 students (2022).
For public community colleges, the average student size is approximately 6,121 students.
For private community colleges, the average student size is approximately 830 students.
College Size Range: 1162 11328 Avg. College Size: 3795

Average Community College Student Size (2022)

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Did You Know?
The state with the smallest average community college student size is West Virginia, with an average student size of 1,162 students. The state with the highest average community college student size is Idaho, with an average student size of 11,328 students.