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Salt Lake Community College, or SLCC, is the largest two-year community college in Utah. It was established in 1948. SLCC offers its students more than 100 degree programs in academic, technical, and vocational fields. The college has three campuses and more than ten branches throughout the Salt Lake County, and parts of Tooele County, Utah. The three campuses are:
The athletics department of the college has teams in volleyball, softball, basketball and football to name a few. The sports teams are nicknamed the Bruins and their official mascot is the Bruin Bear. The Bruins have won more than 15 regional and over 10 Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) championships.
The campus of Salt Lake Community College is in Salt Lake City, UT, 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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Salt Lake Community College had 25,235 students enrolled (14,083 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Salt Lake Community College
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
General Phone: (801) 957-4333
http://www.SLCC.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,458 | general studies, English, sociology, history, political science, international studies, economics, sign language translation, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 395 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 278 | business, accounting technology, business management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Transportation | 213 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Medical Support And Technology | 139 | medical assistant, surgical tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 132 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 93 | medical billing, health unit coordinator, medical secretary, medical records tech, health and medical administrative |
| Engineering Technician | 85 | architectural drafting, drafting, surveying tech, computer systems tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, manufacturing tech, environmental engineering tech, ... |
| Medicine | 82 | public health courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 62 | HVAC, avionics maintenance, diesel mechanics, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, small engine mechanics, ... |
| Construction Trades | 61 | carpentry, pipefitting, construction manager, masonry, electrical and power installer, electrician, plumbing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer science, computer and info science, computer support, network management, computer engineering |
| Media | 40 | communication studies, digital communications, animation and special effects, radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, photo and film tech |
| Science | 39 | chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Production Trades | 35 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Engineering | 35 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Office And Administration | 33 | office data entry, general office occupations, receptionist |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work, family studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 14 | biology tech, radiologic tech |
| Design | 14 | design and visual communication |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | photography |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood special ed |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Salt Lake Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,692 | 77 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 557 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 232 | 20 |
In 2007, Salt Lake Community College had a total enrollment of 25,235 students (14,083 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 89% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| California | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,535 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,955 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,730 |
Financial Aid:
Salt Lake Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 522000)
Salt Lake Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 100 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 56 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | $61,095 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $55,488 | 25 | $55,749 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $50,373 | 47 | $51,351 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $46,741 | 51 | $45,854 |
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $41,375 | 45 | $40,873 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $47,552 | 168 | $47,530 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 15 | 15 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
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/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, 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
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(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 4% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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