The College of Eastern Utah, also known as CEU and established in 1937, is located in Price, Utah. The campus is spread across an area of more than 10 acres. It is a two-year college and has an open admissions policy. CEU has over 400 courses and these are offered in 60 areas of study. Associate's degrees are awarded in the streams of arts, science and applied science. The college also offers programs in continuing education and distance learning.
CEU's athletics department sponsors several men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I. The college is a member of Scenic West Athletic Conference. The athletic teams are nicknamed as the Golden Eagles. CEU also offers club sports including soccer and track.
College Of Eastern Utah is in Price, UT. Price is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. College Of Eastern Utah issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at College Of Eastern Utah are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,085 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
College Of Eastern Utah offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at College Of Eastern Utah can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"College of Eastern Utah is committed to the highest standards of instruction and learning in its academic and applied technology programs. The College prepares students for certification, degree or transfer programs and recognizes that education continues beyond graduation. We strive to help instill the curiosity and skills necessary for a student to continue learning throughout life.
College of Eastern Utah provides a complete campus experience for both traditional and non-traditional students. We seek to be involved in and responsive to our community. The College affirms a special role in representing the human diversity of our region, state, country and world. Our classrooms include the beauty of our setting among mountains, high deserts, and deep canyons."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Eastern Utah
451 E 400 N
Price, UT 84501
http://www.ceu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 108 | liberal arts and humanities, English, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, history, anthropology, political science, cultural resource management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 87 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 24 | business, accounting, human resources, business management |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Medicine | 16 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering, mining and mineral engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child care management, social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 10 | chemistry, biology, zoology, geology |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | electronics tech, CAD and design, mining tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | pre-pharmacy, radiation therapist, speech pathology |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer programming, information science, systems analyst, web design, data processing tech, system administration, network management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | stagecraft, dance |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 2 | building inspection and management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Eastern Utah in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 312 | 55 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Eastern Utah had a total enrollment of 2,085 students (1,479 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 91% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 89 % |
College Of Eastern Utah offers campus housing for 438 of its 1,479 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Price, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,242 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,142 |
| Room and board | $ 3,684 |
| Room charge | $ 1,686 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,998 |
| Books and supplies | $ 764 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,473 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Eastern Utah participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367600)
College Of Eastern Utah has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 13 | $52,089 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $52,089 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $55,645 | 24 | $53,216 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $55,645 | 24 | $53,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 54 | 94 |
| Basketball | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 36 | 36 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mining and Mineral Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Eastern Utah Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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