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Salt Lake Community College, Utah

Overview of Salt Lake Community College

The campus of Salt Lake Community College is in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Salt Lake Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Salt Lake Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Salt Lake Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Salt Lake Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 24,111 students enrolled (13,519 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College
PO Box 30808
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
General Phone: (801) 957-4333
Admissions Phone: (801) 957-4288
Financial Aid Phone: (801) 957-4410
http://www.SLCC.edu

Salt Lake Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Salt Lake Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,447general studies, sociology, English, political science, sign language translation, international studies, history, economics, ...
Business And Management356business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, management information systems, call center operation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine232registered nursing
Beauty And Cosmetology128cosmetology
Medical Assistant And Technician110radiation therapist, medical assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical lab tech
Engineering Technician82architectural drafting, drafting, instrumentation tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, environmental engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical engineering tech, ...
Security And Law Enforcement78criminal justice and safety
Therapy And Counseling70psychology, physical therapist assistant
Computer Science And Engineering66computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering
Construction Trades59carpentry, electrical and power installer, pipefitting, construction manager, electrician, plumbing, construction trades
Media42communication studies, digital communications, animation and special effects, publishing
Mechanics And Repair40automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC
Law36legal assistant
Engineering36mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering
Science33chemistry, biology, physics
Design21design and visual communication
Education And Teaching20education, early childhood special ed
Photography And Commercial Art15photography
Transportation15commercial pilot and flight crew
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management
Family And Social Work13social work, family studies
Cooking And Culinary Arts12chef training
Production Trades11welding, machine shop assistant, machinist
Science And Laboratory Technician9biology tech, radiologic tech
Music7music
Medical Adminstration5medical secretary
Office And Administration2administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Salt Lake Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,78678
Award of less than 1 academic year11314
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years612

Student Body

In 2005, Salt Lake Community College had a total enrollment of 24,111 students (13,519 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White79%
Black1%
Hispanic6%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1918%
20-2118%
22-2423%
25-2918%
30-348%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Utah70%
California3%
Foreign countries1%
Idaho1%

Salt Lake Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time39 %

Salt Lake Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Salt Lake City, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Salt Lake Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (801) 957-4288

Salt Lake Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,312
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,232
Books and supplies$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
Salt Lake Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 522000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (801) 957-4410

Salt Lake Community College Faculty

Salt Lake Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$52,5312*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year32$48,42525$46,458
Associate professoracademic year29$43,96149$43,672
Assistant professoracademic year51$40,54639$38,010
Instructoracademic year61$35,74042$34,265
All faculty totalacademic year173$40,881155$40,148

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Salt Lake Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total312556
Basketball14923
Baseball17017
All Other Sports01616

Salt Lake Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms

ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Publishing

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

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Salt Lake Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Salt Lake Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Salt Lake Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Salt Lake Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Salt Lake Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Salt Lake Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Salt Lake Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Salt Lake Community College % of students from other states
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Salt Lake Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Salt Lake Community College % of degrees in engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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