Ensign College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,888

3.24% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,329

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,973

26.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.1%

106 Graduates

About

Ensign College is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ensign College were General Studies (229 degrees awarded), Interior Design (31 degrees), and Small Business Administration & Management (7 degrees).

In 2023, 1,657 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ensign College. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (648 degrees), 6.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ensign College is $3,888, which is $−4,365 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Ensign College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 122 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ensign College is $3,888, which is $4,365 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,329.

In 2023, 27% of undergraduate students attending Ensign College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,888

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ensign College was $3,888. The cost of tuition at Ensign College is $−4,365 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ensign College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,329

2023 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ensign College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,329. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ensign College grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ensign College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,726

Room and Board

$236

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ensign College was of $6,726 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $236. The cost of books and supplies increased by 18% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ensign College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at Ensign College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2022, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ensign College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Ensign College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 122 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ensign College had a total enrollment of 5,973 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ensign College is 1,565 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,408. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Ensign College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ensign College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11.3% White, 1.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.636% Two or More Races, 0.335% Black or African American, 0.234% Asian, 0.184% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0502% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ensign College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.6%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ensign College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,973 students. The full-time enrollment at Ensign College is 1,565 and the part-time enrollment is 4,408. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Ensign College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ensign College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ensign College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ensign College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ensign College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
675 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
97 enrolled students
Two or More Races
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ensign College is 11.3% White, 1.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.636% Two or More Races, 0.335% Black or African American, 0.234% Asian, 0.184% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0502% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4,312 students (72.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 121 more women than men received degrees from Ensign College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ensign College is white (648 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ensign College is General Studies (229 degrees awarded), followed by Interior Design (31 degrees) and Small Business Administration & Management (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ensign College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,028 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (175 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (229 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ensign College are Accountants & auditors (1,038,450 people), Other managers (887,740 people), Software developers (751,604 people), Financial managers (542,373 people), and Chief executives & legislators (447,071 people).

The most specialized majors at Ensign College in 2023 are Business (1,028 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (175 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (229 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Legal (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ensign College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Ensign College are Business (1,028 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (175 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (229 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Legal (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

uninformed

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ensign College are uninformed (1,981,550 people), Computer Systems Design (1,174,682 people), Elementary & secondary schools (810,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,620 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (487,772 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ensign College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
229 degrees awarded
Interior Design
31 degrees awarded
Small Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ensign College was General Studies with 229 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ensign College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

768

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

889

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 768 degrees were awarded to men at Ensign College, which is 0.864 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (889).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ensign College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Ensign College in Project Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 242 degrees were awarded to men at Ensign College in General Marketing & Marketing Management, which is 2.05 times more than the 118 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 11% of students graduating from Ensign College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ensign College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.943% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
648 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
99 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ensign College is white (648 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (99 degrees).

4.16% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
402 degrees awarded
White Male
246 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ensign College is white female (402 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (246 degrees).

Operations

Ensign College has an endowment valued at nearly $24.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −10.3M (−42.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Ensign College had a total salary expenditure of 28.6M. Ensign College employs 20 No academic ranks. Most academics at Ensign College are Male No academic rank (13), and Female No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ensign College are: Management, with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Endowment

$24.3M

2023 Endowment

13%

decline from 2022

Ensign College has an endowment valued at about $24.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ensign College declined 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ensign College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.7M

2023 Salaries

4.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ensign College paid a median of $11.7M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($28.6M) and a 4.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.156% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$2.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ensign College paid a total of $2.07M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ensign College was No academic rank with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ensign College were Management with 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ensign College was Male No academic rank with 13 employees, and Female No academic rank with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ensign College.

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