School Highlights
Ensign College serves 2,663 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,663 students
- Private-state tuition: $3,160
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ensign College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ensign College
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
151 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ensign College has grown by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Ensign College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,663 students
1,983 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,122 students
442 students
# Part-Time Students
1,541 students
1,541 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
175 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,122 students
442 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,541 students
1,541 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
43%
74%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
32%
3%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
0.8116%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3043%
0.4466%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,500
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $3,160 is less than the state average of $14,216. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,160
$14,216
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,447
$14,596
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$6,394
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
SAT Reading
n/a
545
SAT Math
n/a
550
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- LDS Business College has provided quality education for 127 years. The school began November 15, 1886, as the Salt Lake Academy under the direction of Dr. Karl G. Maeser and William B. Dougall. Willard Done, the first teacher, welcomed 84 students when the College first opened its doors. To provide excellent career-based education, the College adopts current technologies and responds to changes in market demands. Additionally, the College offers options that prepare students to transfer to other colleges and universities. All students receive a foundation for life-long learning. The college offers Associate of Applied Science degree in several skills areas and the Associate of Science in Integrated Studies for university and college transfer. Courses are offered in Accounting, Business Skills, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Interior Design, Medical Careers and Paralegal Studies. LDS Business College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the U. S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ensign College cost?
Ensign College's private state tuition is approximately $3,160.
What is Ensign College's ranking?
Ensign College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Ensign College located?
Ensign College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT.
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