California Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment

Below is a ranking of the 102 private colleges in California with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. The University of America leads the list with a population of 0 students.

Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.

List of California Private Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
College	Enrollment
The University of America Temecula, California	0
California Jazz Conservatory Berkeley, California	6
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School Redding, California	25
Agape College of Business and Science Fresno, California	43
Horizon University Indianapolis, California	70
California College of ASU Los Angeles, California	71
Oak Valley College Rialto, California	75
San Diego Christian College Santee, California	96
Epic Bible College & Graduate School Sacramento, California	98
Pacific States University Los Angeles, California	101
Berkeley School of Theology Berkeley, California	108
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles Los Angeles, California	112
Latin American Bible Institute La Puente, California	112
The Chicago School at San Diego San Diego, California	112
Haven University Garden Grove, California	123
University of the West Rosemead, California	138
Homestead Schools Torrance, California	158
Southern California Seminary El Cajon, California	161

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.