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Snow College is a rural, two-year, state college located in Ephraim, Utah, United States. It was established in the year 1888 as Sanpete Stake Academy. After a few name and status changes, it was named Snow College in 1923. The college offers certificates and associate degrees in diverse areas of study. Snow College is part of the Utah System of Higher learning and is organized into the following divisions:
Snow College’s campus hosts numerous sports teams and programs. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Snow Badgers. The Snow Badgers participate in sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, and softball.
Snow College is located in Ephraim, UT (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Snow College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, music, art studies, and education and teaching.
Snow College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Snow College had 3,745 enrolled students in 2007.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Snow College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Snow College
150 E College Ave
Ephraim, UT 84627
General Phone: (435) 283-7000
http://www.snow.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 251 | general studies, English, history, anthropology, political science, Spanish language, sociology, social services, ... |
| Business And Management | 97 | business, business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 84 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, education, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, family/home economics teaching, special ed, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 62 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, physical therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Music | 23 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | medical staff tech, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech, pharmacy tech |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Engineering | 21 | engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | social work, family systems, child care management, child care provider, family and community services, food and nutrition |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, journalism |
| Medicine | 15 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, public health, pre-veterinary |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, botany |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 8 | construction trades, building inspection and management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist, welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | chef training |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, dance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation, wildlife management, natural resources management |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | recreational therapy |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | range management, plant sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Snow College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 676 | 82 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 66 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 4 |
In 2007, Snow College had a total enrollment of 3,745 students (2,642 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 86% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Snow College offers campus housing for 400 of its 2,642 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ephraim, 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 | $ 2,262 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,890 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Snow College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367900)
Snow College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $59,189 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $60,314 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 19 | $60,053 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $51,561 | 10 | $50,426 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $44,252 | 8 | $43,277 |
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $42,260 | 9 | $39,825 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $48,836 | 30 | $44,790 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 31 | 109 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Basketball | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family Systems
Family and Community Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Snow College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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