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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 2007-2008, Salt Lake Community College had 25,235 students enrolled (15,626 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Salt Lake Community College
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
General Phone: (801) 957-4111
http://www.slcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,618 | general studies, sociology, English, sign language translation, international studies, history, economics, political science, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 440 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 317 | business, accounting technology, business management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources |
| Transportation | 202 | truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Medical Support and Technology | 156 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 144 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 107 | drafting, architectural drafting, civil drafting, surveying tech, computer systems tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, ... |
| Medical Administration | 83 | medical billing, health unit coordinator, health and medical administrative, medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 72 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer support, computer science, computer and info science, system administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 53 | carpentry, construction manager, pipefitting, electrical and power installer, masonry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 38 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Science | 37 | chemistry, biology, physics |
| Office and Administration | 35 | office data entry, receptionist, general office occupations |
| Media | 31 | digital communications, communication studies, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging, photo and film tech |
| Production Trades | 28 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Engineering | 25 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 22 | biology tech, radiologic tech, chemical tech |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | social work, family studies |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood special ed |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | photography |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Salt Lake Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,902 | 73 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 528 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 217 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Salt Lake Community College had a total enrollment of 25,235 students (15,626 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (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 | $ 2,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,374 |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $56,897 | 23 | $57,833 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $52,566 | 51 | $52,385 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $48,919 | 54 | $47,266 |
| Instructor | academic year | 60 | $41,825 | 41 | $42,519 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $48,577 | 169 | $49,097 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
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
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics 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
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
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/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 administration (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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