​SEC media days begin next Monday. That means fall camp is right around the corner and the 2026 college football season is nearly here. In preparation for the season, we’re taking a look at the schools off the field. Last week, we looked at how the SEC teams ranked in US News & World Report’s academic rankings for the 2026-2027 school year. Today, we’re taking a look at how the teams rank in enrollment.In the SEC, there’s a chasm between the schools that lead the way in enrollment and Vanderbilt University, which as a private school, has the lowest enrollment in the conference. The average SEC enrollment is 29,980 students. Take out Vanderbilt, which has less than 8,000 students on campus, and the average rises to 31,498.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEight of the 16 SEC schools have enrollments of more than 30,000, and 14 have enrollments of more than 20,000. Enrollments can impact student sections and ticket sales. A larger enrollment will mean a larger alumni base.So, who leads the way in enrollment heading into the 2026 seasonNov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (19) celebrates with fans after the Commodores beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn ImagesCity: Nashville, TennesseeUndergraduate enrollment in fall 2024: 7,221Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs fans cheer during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn ImagesCity: Starkville, MississippiUndergraduate enrollment: 18,567Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels fans attempt to tear down the goal post after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesCity: Oxford, MississippiUndergraduate enrollment: 21,585City: Norman, OklahomaAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUndergraduate enrollment: 23,351Get more Oklahoma Sooners news, analysis and opinions on Sooners WireSep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers fans react after a punt during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesCity: Columbia, MissouriUndergraduate enrollment: 24,449Oct 12, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Fans cheer on the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn ImagesCity: Lexington, KentuckyUndergraduate enrollment: 25,534Get more Kentucky Wildcats news, analysis and opinions on UK Wildcats Wire.Nov 23, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Fans storm the field after the Auburn Tigers beat the Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth overtime at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn ImagesCity: Auburn, AlabamaUndergraduate enrollment: 27,907Get more Auburn Tigers news, analysis and opinions on Auburn Wire.Oct 5,