Michigan Public Colleges Ranked by Smallest Enrollment
Below is a ranking of the 46 public colleges in Michigan with the smallest enrollment of full and part time students. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College leads the list with a population of 196 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.
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.