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Salt Lake City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Salt Lake City, Utah

There are at least 17 colleges in Salt Lake City, listed and described below. These schools represent 57,855 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 45,121 full-time students, and a reported 4,847 dorm rooms.

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

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Utah Colleges.

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.

Featured Colleges in Salt Lake City (QuickSchools™)

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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Fortis College
Salt Lake City, Utah

Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

Broadview University
Salt Lake City, Utah

Offers career training and undergraduate degrees in technology, health care, and business fields. Located at two Utah locations

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma

SkinScience Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Steiner Institute of Esthetics at UCMT
Salt Lake City, Utah

Take your career a step further with Steiner Institute of Esthetics at UCMT. We offer two programs for a career in the esthetics field.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Salt Lake City Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Eagle Gate College Salt Lake City
405 South Main Street-Ste 130
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

  • Programs: ESL instruction, commercial art, medical assistant, massage therapy, legal assistant, resort management, pharmacy tech, athletic trainer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 125 students, 243 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Latter-day Saints Business College
95 North 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-3500

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, accounting technology, business management, interior design, accounting, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,316 students, 1,282 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Myotherapy College of Utah
336 W Bugatti Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 58 students, 93 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City
1969 East Murray Holladay Rd
Holiday, Utah 84117

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 318 students, 411 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Salt Lake Community College
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, registered nursing, business, truck and bus driver, cosmetology, nursing assistant, criminal justice and safety, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 25,235 students, 15,626 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.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 49 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: personal grooming, cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 59 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Salt Lake City with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 50 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, registered nursing, psychology, mass communication, finance, accounting, family studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 28,025 students, 24,966 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,300 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-610. Math: 500-635. Writing: 470-610.
  • 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 Salt Lake City
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, education, communication studies, accounting, managerial economics, marketing, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,661 students, 2,381 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 547 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 505-625.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bountiful Colleges141,30115 
Draper Colleges325,220327 
Midvale Colleges127,02934 
Murray Colleges534,024480 
Sandy Colleges488,41897 
West Valley City Colleges2108,89642 

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