Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College Overview

Salt Lake Community College is a public, state school in the urban setting of Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake Community College was founded in 1948 and enrolls 27,225 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at Salt Lake Community College

Interested in music or performing? At Salt Lake Community College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Salt Lake Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Salt Lake Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Salt Lake Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Salt Lake Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Salt Lake Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,777
Out-of-State	$13,221

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Is Salt Lake Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Salt Lake Community College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Salt Lake Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Salt Lake Community College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Salt Lake Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Salt Lake Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Salt Lake Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Salt Lake Community College's endowment was valued at $9.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Salt Lake Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Salt Lake Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Salt Lake Community College.

Based on this information, does Salt Lake Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Salt Lake Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Salt Lake Community College Located?

Salt Lake Community College is located in the city of Salt Lake City, Utah, in the suburbs of Salt Lake City.

If you want to see Salt Lake Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 15 to Salt Lake City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Salt Lake City International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake City are like without leaving home.

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