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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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
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.
Salt Lake Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 24,111 students enrolled (13,519 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,447 | general studies, sociology, English, political science, sign language translation, international studies, history, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 356 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, management information systems, call center operation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 232 | registered nursing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 128 | cosmetology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 110 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 82 | architectural drafting, drafting, instrumentation tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, environmental engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical engineering tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 78 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 70 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 66 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Construction Trades | 59 | carpentry, electrical and power installer, pipefitting, construction manager, electrician, plumbing, construction trades |
| Media | 42 | communication studies, digital communications, animation and special effects, publishing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 36 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Science | 33 | chemistry, biology, physics |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | education, early childhood special ed |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | photography |
| Transportation | 15 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work, family studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, machine shop assistant, machinist |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 9 | biology tech, radiologic tech |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Salt Lake Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,786 | 78 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 113 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 2 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 70% |
| California | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (801) 957-4288
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $52,531 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $48,425 | 25 | $46,458 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $43,961 | 49 | $43,672 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $40,546 | 39 | $38,010 |
| Instructor | academic year | 61 | $35,740 | 42 | $34,265 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 173 | $40,881 | 155 | $40,148 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salt Lake Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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Liberal Arts
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