School Highlights
Ensign College serves 7,916 students (23% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 7,916 students
- Private-state tuition: $3,160
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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 310% over five years.
The Ensign College diversity score of 0.88 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,916 students
2,323 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
52:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,798 students
621 students
# Part-Time Students
6,118 students
3,394 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
791 students
325 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,798 students
621 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
49 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,118 students
3,394 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
34%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
53%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.88
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
0.6526%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2135%
0.4651%
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 10% 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: 2024 (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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