Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, SLCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Salt Lake Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Salt Lake Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SLCC is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at SLCC is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SLCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,086

Cost of attendance at Salt Lake Community College in 2022 for students from Utah.

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Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,734

Cost of attendance at Salt Lake Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Salt Lake Community College received on average $3,752 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,752

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	578	35%	$4,772	$2,758,152
Other Federal Grant	978	60%	$3,433	$3,357,760
State Grant/Scholarships	107	7%	$1,056	$113,027
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	187	11%	$2,567	$480,115
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,053	65%	$3,752	$3,950,902

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salt Lake Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Salt Lake Community College students is 29.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.0%.

29.8%

asian 39.3% 33 students
African American 20.0% 12 students
white 34.0% 322 students
hispanic 22.8% 118 students
International Students 40.0% 18 students
Mixed Race 27.5% 25 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Salt Lake Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Salt Lake Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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