Salt Lake Community College

www.slcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,778

2023 Average Net Price

$8,853

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

26,764

22.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.7%

468 Graduates

About

Salt Lake Community College is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Salt Lake Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,176 degrees awarded), Prepress Publising & Digital Imaging Design (43 degrees), and Welding Technology (21 degrees).

In 2023, 4,981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salt Lake Community College. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,166 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salt Lake Community College is $3,778, which is $−4,475 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salt Lake Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,653 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Salt Lake Community College is $3,778, which is $4,475 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,853.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Salt Lake Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,778

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Salt Lake Community College was $3,778. The cost of tuition at Salt Lake Community College is $−4,475 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,853

2023 Value

41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Salt Lake Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,853. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Salt Lake Community College grew by 41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salt Lake Community 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

$14,658

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salt Lake Community College was of $14,658 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 30.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Salt Lake Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 21.4% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salt Lake Community 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salt Lake Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2653 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

Salt Lake Community College had a total enrollment of 26,764 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Salt Lake Community College is 6,069 students and the part-time enrollment is 20,695. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Salt Lake Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salt Lake Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.4% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Two or More Races, 3.85% Asian, 2.38% Black or African American, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.661% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Salt Lake Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salt Lake Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,764 students. The full-time enrollment at Salt Lake Community College is 6,069 and the part-time enrollment is 20,695. This means that 22.7% of students enrolled at Salt Lake Community 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 Salt Lake Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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 Salt Lake Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Salt Lake Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
16,702 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,281 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,158 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salt Lake Community College is 62.4% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Two or More Races, 3.85% Asian, 2.38% Black or African American, 1.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.661% 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, 1,196 students (4.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 301 more women than men received degrees from Salt Lake Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College is white (3,166 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Salt Lake Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,176 degrees awarded), followed by Prepress Publising & Digital Imaging Design (43 degrees) and Welding Technology (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salt Lake Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (167 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,131 degrees), and Science Technologies (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salt Lake Community College are Software developers (584,677 people), Other managers (136,568 people), Computer occupations, all other (119,911 people), Computer & information systems managers (111,572 people), and Computer support specialists (84,963 people).

The most specialized majors at Salt Lake Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (167 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,131 degrees), Science Technologies (25 degrees), Transportation (125 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (544 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 Salt Lake Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Salt Lake Community College are Communication Technologies (167 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,131 degrees), Science Technologies (25 degrees), Transportation (125 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (544 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salt Lake Community College are Computer Systems Design (566,325 people), Elementary & secondary schools (169,197 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (114,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (85,960 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (80,983 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
954 degrees awarded
General Business
242 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
239 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Salt Lake Community College was General Studies with 954 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,340

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,641

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,340 degrees were awarded to men at Salt Lake Community College, which is 0.886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,641).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 504 degrees were awarded to men at Salt Lake Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.75 times less than the 672 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 672 degrees were awarded to men at Salt Lake Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.33 times more than the 504 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Salt Lake Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (38.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Salt Lake Community College is Female and White (38.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.855% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,056 degrees awarded
Asian
237 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salt Lake Community College is white (3,166 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,056 degrees).

1.22% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,658 degrees awarded
White Male
1,508 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
578 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salt Lake Community College is white female (1,658 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,508 degrees).

Operations

Salt Lake Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.71M (43.4%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Salt Lake Community College had a total salary expenditure of 250M. Salt Lake Community College employs 157 Associate professors, 105 Assistant professors and 46 Professors. Most academics at Salt Lake Community College are Male Associate professor (85), Female Associate professor (72), and Male Assistant professor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salt Lake Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 266 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 216 employees, and Management with 144 employees.

Endowment

$10.9M

2023 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2022

Salt Lake Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Salt Lake Community College grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.06M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Salt Lake Community 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: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$121M

2023 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Salt Lake Community College paid a median of $121M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($250M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.75% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.16% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.4M

Instructional Salaries

326

Number of Employees

In 2023, Salt Lake Community College paid a total of $23.4M to 326 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.4% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

157 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

266 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salt Lake Community College were Associate professor with 157 employees, Assistant professor with 105 employees, and Professor with 46 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salt Lake Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 266 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 216 employees, and Management with 144 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salt Lake Community College was Male Associate professor with 85 employees, Female Associate professor with 72 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salt Lake Community College.

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