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Salt Lake City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Salt Lake City

There are at least 15 colleges in Salt Lake City, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 64,373 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 46,986 full-time students, and a reported 4,099 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, Western Governors University and Westminster College.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Salt Lake City.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

TechSkills - Medical
Salt Lake City, Utah

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Utah College of Massage Therapy
Salt Lake City, Utah

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at seven campus sites in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Salt Lake City Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Latter Day Saints Business College
411 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1392

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, accounting technology, liberal arts and sciences, interior design, medical assistant, administrative assistant, accounting, entrepreneurship.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,235 students, 1,067 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 112 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Myotherapy College of Utah
1174 E 2700 S Ste 19
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 81 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Paul Mitchell the School
1969 East Murray Holladay Rd
Holiday, Utah 84117

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 149 students, 123 full-time equivalent.

Salt Lake Community College
PO Box 30808
Salt Lake City, Utah 84130

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business, registered nursing, cosmetology, criminal justice and safety, psychology, legal assistant, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 24,111 students, 13,519 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Salt Lake Community College - Skills Center
1575 S State St
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: truck and bus driver, nursing assistant, accounting technology, health and medical administrative, health unit coordinator, HVAC, computer support, welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 931 students, 897 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Sherman Kendall's Academy - Sugarhouse
2230 S 700 E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 62 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare
2121 South 230 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 40 students, 29 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Western Governors University
4001 East 700 South, Suite 701
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: teacher ed, instructional media design, computer support, business administration, math teaching, general studies, science teaching, social science teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,715 students, 4,715 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Certified Careers Institute
1385 West 2200 South, Suite 100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical office assistant, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Healing Mountain Massage School
455 S 300 E #103
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-3232

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 9 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9008

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, political science, mass communication, psychology, accounting, family studies, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 30,558 students, 24,396 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,500 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, communication studies, psychology, accounting, English, marketing, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,455 students, 2,089 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 487 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-630. Math: 470-600.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bountiful Colleges141,30129 
Midvale Colleges127,02961 
Murray Colleges534,024382 
Sandy Colleges388,418279 
West Jordan Colleges168,336  
West Valley City Colleges2108,89633 

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